Silver Minings: More Madden love

Las Vegas punter A.J. Cole honored

Ratings for the upcoming Madden26 games are being released and there has bene some noteworthy numbers being released involving Las Vegas Raiders players.

Thursday, we noted that Las Vegas first-round pick, running back Ashton Jeanty is the second-highest rated rookie in the entire class.

Now, it has been revealed that Raiders’ punter A.J. Class is the highest rated punter in the entire league by Madden26.

Good for Cole. he has a cannon for a leg and he is a great Raider. This is a deserving honor.

In other Raiders’ news:

• Big expectations: Those who know him expect a big rookie season by Jeanty.
• Allen honored: The Athletic looks at new Pro Football Hall of Famer’s time with the Raiders to end his career. he goes into the Canton, Ohio museum Saturday.
• Young talent: ESPN has the Raiders’ core of players under 25 years old as the 11th best group in the NFL. That bodes well for the future.