EA Sports College Football 27 Adds 28 Alabama Players in Roster Update
EA Sports College Football 27 will add over 1,900 players in a roster update, including 28 from Alabama. The Crimson Tide's roster in the game grows from 49 to nearly 80 players. Notable additions include wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks and running back EJ Crowell, with ratings now available.
The roster update brings Alabama's player count from 49 to nearly 80, adding 28 athletes including freshmen and previously absent returners. Notable new additions include wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks (87 rating) and running back EJ Crowell (82), alongside linebacker Xavier Griffin. Quarterbacks Keelon Russell and Austin Mack both received 82 ratings, while safety Bray Hubbard leads the team at 94 overall.
EA published the updated ratings Wednesday ahead of Thursday's rollout. Alabama's team rating sits at 86 overall, with the defense rated 89 and offense at 82. Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium ranks fifth among the game's toughest venues. The update adds over 1,900 players across all teams, with ratings reflecting high school potential rather than projected 2026 roles.
This roster update could deepen fan engagement with college football's offseason, as players gain visibility through the game's ratings system. Younger fans may form early impressions of incoming freshmen based on these numbers, potentially shaping expectations before players take the field. The inclusion of nearly 80 Alabama players could also influence recruiting conversations, as high ratings may boost a program's appeal to prospective athletes. However, ratings remain subjective and may not reflect actual on-field performance.