EA Sports' latest College Football 27 ratings reveal Oklahoma State's biggest strengths heading into 2026. From speed and athleticism to a high-powered offense led by Caleb Hawkins, Drew Mestemaker and Wyatt Young, the Cowboys are earning plenty of national recognition before kickoff.
EA Sports' player ratings don't just rank overall talent.
They also offer a glimpse into how each roster is built.
For Oklahoma State, the message is clear.
The Cowboys are bringing plenty of speed, strength and athleticism into the 2026 season.
With College Football 27 set to release on July 9, EA Sports recently unveiled several player-rating superlatives, highlighting Oklahoma State's fastest players, strongest athletes and top performers in key athletic categories.
The return of the College Football video game has only added to the excitement surrounding the sport. After last year's long-awaited revival ended more than a decade without the franchise, anticipation for College Football 27 continues to build. Oklahoma State fans will once again get the chance to take control of the Cowboys on July 9, featuring an offense led by Caleb Hawkins, Drew Mestemaker and Wyatt Young—three of the highest-rated players on the roster. For many fans, it's another opportunity to experience the excitement surrounding Eric Morris' new-look offense before the season even kicks off.
Some of the results weren't surprising.
Running back Caleb Hawkins continues to headline the roster after earning a 91 overall rating, the highest on the team and one of the best marks among Big 12 running backs. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker has also received national attention for his elite passing ratings, while wide receiver Wyatt Young enters the game as one of Oklahoma State's top-rated offensive playmakers.
But the superlatives tell a bigger story than individual ratings.
They showcase the type of roster Eric Morris has assembled.
Speed.
Explosiveness.
Athleticism.
Those traits helped North Texas field one of the nation's highest-scoring offenses a season ago, and many of those same players are now in Stillwater.
That's no coincidence.
Morris didn't simply recruit talented athletes.
He brought in players already familiar with his up-tempo offensive philosophy.
The result is a roster built to play fast and create explosive plays.
It's another reason expectations continue to rise.
EA Sports has already given Oklahoma State an 85-rated offense and an 83 overall team rating, suggesting the Cowboys possess one of the conference's more dangerous offensive units entering the season.
Of course, video game ratings don't determine wins and losses.
They simply reflect how one of the sport's biggest brands evaluates each roster before kickoff.
Still, they're another indicator that Oklahoma State's offseason transformation hasn't gone unnoticed.
Whether it's national analysts, preseason honors or now player-rating superlatives, the Cowboys continue to receive attention for what they could become in 2026.
Now comes the fun part.
Seeing if those ratings translate from the screen to Saturdays in Stillwater.
