Launch Ratings / player ID 21001

Willie Gay Jr Madden 27 ratings

72 OVR Sam Backer for the Miami Dolphins. Review identity, abilities and every numeric attribute published in the official launch snapshot.

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Edition: Launch Ratings
Checked: Aug 14, 2026
Source: Electronic Arts

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Willie Gay Jr

Miami DolphinsSam Backer

72OVR

Position: Sam Backer
Archetype: Run Stopper - OLB
Jersey: #40
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 243 lb
Age: 28
Experience: 6 years
College: Mississippi St.

FULL ATTRIBUTE LEDGER

Every published numeric stat

54 attributes

General

01 / 11

Change Of Direction74

Ball Carrier

02 / 8

Ball Carrier Vision58

Blocking

03 / 8

Impact Blocking79

Run Block Power45

Run Block Finesse45

Pass Block Power45

Pass Block Finesse45

Passing

04 / 7

Throw Under Pressure16

Throw Accuracy Short6

Throw Accuracy Medium6

Throw Accuracy Deep6

Throw On The Run6

Defense

05 / 10

Finesse Moves58

Block Shedding70

Play Recognition66

Zone Coverage62

Receiving

06 / 7

Spectacular Catch64

Catch In Traffic46

Short Route Running35

Medium Route Running30

Deep Route Running24

Kicking

07 / 3

Kick Accuracy18

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EA Launch Ratings; snapshot checked Aug 14, 2026. Ratings may change after roster updates.

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