The Wildcats are set to be "virtualized" in another edition of EA's College Football series.
With EA’s College Football 27 release just around the corner, it begs the question: Which Wildcats will be ranked the highest?
Electronic Arts released trailers and screenshots for their upcoming release on June 4, and while Northwestern may not appear on the cover, there is still plenty of virtual talent to get excited for.
Caleb Komolafe, Running Back
Overall Prediction: 88
After being the fourth-highest-ranked player on the Wildcats last season, with an 86 overall, Komolafe will likely get a slight boost after rushing for just short of 1,000 yards in 2025.
His 90 speed will be a force to be reckoned with if players can get the Katy, Texas, product out in space.
In the game and in real life, Komolafe could be an offensive weapon to watch out for this fall.
Griffin Wilde, Wide Receiver
Overall Prediction: 86
While Wilde produced 880 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2025, I still believe his overall will stay at an 86 for the upcoming season.
That does not mean the rising senior is not a name to circle.
With 88 agility, one of the highest ratings in the category on the purple and white, Wilde can provide players with versatility in the passing game.
He should be able to do the same on the gridiron for the Wildcats in 2026.
Robert Fitzgerald, Defensive Back
Overall Prediction: 85
This redshirt senior is the lone defensive talent to make our list, and rightfully so.
Fitzgerald was an 85 overall in the prior edition of the game, posting 115 total tackles for the Wildcats last year.
As a free safety, his 88 speed should help him patrol from sideline to sideline, something Coach Braun and Co. are looking for Fitzgerald to do once again in 2026.
Aidan Chiles, Quarterback
Overall Prediction: 84
Chiles started off the 2026 edition of the game as an 81, climbing his way to an 83 through updates in the season.
I think EA will let him climb the ladder one more rung for the time being as an 84 overall.
92 throw power to go along with 86 speed is what many familiar players would call a “cheesy” play style, potentially being a game breaker if used correctly.
That about sums up the situation Chiles finds himself in at his new school, having the tools but needing to put them to use as he looks to lead the Wildcats.
Can he do so? We will find out in video game fashion first.
