Last week, we highlighted the top players from the original NFL Street video game. But who would be the top players in the game if NFL Street was remade today? This week’s Top Ten Tuesday imagines the possibilities.
10. Jalen Hurts (QB)
Jalen Hurts squats 600 pounds, has good size, is a tremendous runner, and is an underrated passer. Using NFL Street attributes, he’d undoubtedly have high marks in Passing, Run Power, and Speed—and probably would be a rare factor among quarterbacks on defense in the two-way, seven-on-seven gameplay style.
9. Jonathan Taylor (RB)
If Jonathan Taylor was in NFL Street, he’d be pushing for the highest Speed rating among running backs along with top Agility, Run Power, and Carrying. His size would give him advantage on defense over other top running backs that just missed the top ten, including Christian McCaffrey (CMC would be an awesome RB-at-QB option if you want to go super run-heavy).
8. A.J. Brown (WR)
A.J. Brown would earn high attributes in Speed, Catching, and Agility—with tremendous Run Power for a receiver giving him a boost as a top option at the position. Brown would be like an even better version of former Eagle Terrell Owens, who had great Run Power, in the original.
7. Saquon Barkley (RB)
Saquon Barkley would likely be given the top Agility rating among elite running backs in the game, likely with superior Catching and similar Run Power and Speed to Taylor. He’d be a dynamo to utilize on offense and could probably hold his own at safety or linebacker on defense.
6. Patrick Surtain II (DB)
Patrick Surtain II feels like he’d fit a similar mold to guys like Sam Madison from back in 2004 in that he can be a top-tier option at defensive back while being more than capable at receiver on offense. And his dad was in NFL Street in 2004!
5. Justin Jefferson (WR)
While he might not get quite the maxed-out Speed that former Vikings superstar Randy Moss received in NFL Street, Justin Jefferson would likely have similar marks to premier guys like Torry Holt and Marvin Harrison in the original game. Additionally, Jefferson’s length and athleticism should make him a fit at corner on defense.
4. Micah Parsons (LB)
Micah Parsons’ Speed and Agility attributes would probably look like an excellent offensive skill player’s, and the Tackling and D-Moves would be near full along with solid Coverage. Parsons would be one of those guys that gets a boost in categories for the other side of the ball, likely making him usable as a running back option. Overall, the Cowboys star would undoubtedly be among the top picks in the All-NFL Pickup game mode.
3. Josh Allen (QB)
The rocket-armed Josh Allen would certainly be given Passing at least a slot or two away from a full bar, with strong ratings everywhere else considering the things he can do on the football field and his blend of size and speed. If the game was made several years ago, Cam Newton would’ve been the top quarterback you’d want in NFL Street given his ability to play capable defense end, and Allen is that player today. Allen has caught touchdowns in the NFL, runs people over, throw lasers all over the field, and he has the ability to do things like this:
Getting those CB reps in. 😎@JoshAllenQB | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/6iBydaZCZE
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 30, 2023
2. Trevon Diggs (DB)
A former college wide receiver with an 11-interception, two-touchdown campaign under his belt, Trevon Diggs would be an insanely good option in an NFL Street remake. Good luck completing passes on the video-game Diggs, and you would be able to use him on offense at a high level like Champ Bailey and Sam Madison in the original.
1. Derrick Henry (RB)
The inspiration for this article was imagining Derrick Henry on the cover of an NFL Street remake.
Imagine using Derrick Henry in NFL Street. How sick would this be? 🎮🏈👑 pic.twitter.com/NL5P1OKAhg
— Wolf Sports (@wolfsports) June 7, 2023
Henry would be a tackling-breaking cheat code that could help you build the gamebreaker meter. He can also throw, which is a plus for the popular running back pass plays. And Henry could probably play some defensive end with success on the other side of the ball. King Henry would be the easy choice for the cover athlete for this exercise.