Madden NFL 15: Top 5 defensive duos' and rookies' predictions compared to 'Madden' ratings

Electronic Arts (EA) Sports breaks down the top five best defensive duos in Madden 15 ahead of its release date on August 26, 2014.

According Madden Ratings Czar Donny Moore, one of the strongest pairing when it comes to the defensive end is J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney of the Houston Texans.

He said, "Beware, AFC South quarterbacks. The Texans selected Clowney with the first pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, and immediately boast one of the most feared pass-rushing duos in the league. Clowney amassed 24 sacks in three seasons at South Carolina, while Watt already has an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award (2012) to his credit. Utilize the abilities of Watt and Clowney with Madden NFL 15's all-new pass rush mechanics for both finesse and power moves."

Other defensive duos on the list are Von Miller and Demarcus Ware of the Denver Broncos, Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccarao of New Orleans Saints, Darrelle Revis and Brandon Bowner of New England Patriots and Joe Haden and Donte Whitner of Cleveland Browns.

Players are encouraged to scout for these teammates to create a solid impact on the field.

EA Sports also recently conducted actual assessment of the rookies.

They also sought individual prediction about their rankings in Madden NFL 15. Many of them lacked in the confidence department, but their reactions are all priceless.

Khalil Mack of the Oakland Raiders rated himself somewhere between 46 and 52, but the actual ranking is 5th overall.

Meanwhile, Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman won the Madden NFL 15 Cover Vote over Carolina Panthers Cam Newton, making him the official cover of the video game for this year's release.

Madden NFL 15 will be available in PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.

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