NFL Combine Part 1: Leon Sandcastle, Chris Johnson, Julio Jones and more - Madden Ultimate Team 23

The 2023 NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis with the top prospects in this year's upcoming Draft showcasing their talents and as is customary, we are celebrating the occasion in Madden Ultimate Team with a new program on Thursday, March 2nd! Headlining Part 1 of 2 in this year's NFL Combine program are 4x 97 OVR Champions, including FS Leon Sandcastle! It's been approximately 10 years since we've seen Mr. Sandcastle in MUT but if you know, you know. Joining the 97 OVR Champions are 2x 97 OVR Limited Edition items that can only be found in packs for a short period of time with Mario Williams and of course, Chris Johnson.

There are 8x 95 OVR Heroes, but 4 of them are participants in this year's Combine and can equip any of the 32 NFL Team Chems, making this the earliest we've ever seen upcoming rookies in Madden Ultimate Team. A 5th 95 OVR upcoming rookie, Joey Porter Jr, can be earned by completing solo challenges in Parts 1 and 2. Check out everything we currently know below, including a Combine Strategy item that can earn additional boosts based on this year's Combine performances:

NFL Combine Players

Limited Editions (LTD)

97 Mario Williams | LE | Texans, Bills, Dolphins, Legends
- Custom 1: Speedster (0 AP), Double or Nothing (0 AP), Defensive Rally (0 AP)
- Custom 2 and T3 Discounts: Inside Stuff (1 AP), Edge Threat Elite (1 AP), Double or Nothing (1 AP), Strip Specialist (1 AP)
97 Chris Johnson | HB | Titans, Jets, Cardinals, Legends
- Custom 1: Short In Elite (0 AP), Backfield Master (0 AP), Human Joystick (0 AP)
- Custom 2 and T3 Discounts: Tank (1 AP), Evasive (1 AP), Goal Line Back (1 AP), Playmaker (1 AP)

Champion Combine Players

97 Leon Sandcastle | FS | Chiefs, Falcons, 49ers, Cowboys, Commanders, Ravens, Legends
- Custom 1: Pick Artist (0 AP), Flat Zone KO (1 AP), Mid Zone KO (1 AP)
- Custom 2: Deep Out Zone KO (1 AP), Deep Route KO (1 AP), Short Route KO (1 AP), Medium Route KO (1 AP)
- T3 Discounts: Flat Zone KO (1 AP), Mid Zone KO (1 AP), Deep Out Zone KO (1 AP), Deep Route KO (1 AP), Short Route KO (1 AP), Medium Route KO (1 AP)
97 Bruce Irvin | LOLB | Seahawks, Raiders, Falcons, Panthers, Bears
- Custom 1: Double or Nothing (0 AP), Enforcer (0 AP), Strip Specialist (0 AP)
- Custom 2 and T3 Discounts: Edge Threat Elite (1 AP), No Outsiders (1 AP), Inside Stuff (1 AP), Tackle Supreme (1 AP)
97 Tristan Wirfs | RT | Buccaneers
- Custom 1: Edge Protector (0 AP), Tear Proof (0 AP), Lifeguard (0 AP)
- Custom 2 and T3 Discounts: Threat Detector (1 AP), Secure Protector (1 AP), Nasty Streak (1 AP), Natural Talent (1 AP)
97 Julio Jones | WR | Falcons, Titans, Buccaneers
- Custom 1: Deep Out Elite (0 AP), Short Out Elite (0 AP), Slot-O-Matic (0 AP)
- Custom 2 and T3 Discounts: Red Zone Threat (1 AP), Route Technician (1 AP), Mid In Elite (1 AP), Deep In Elite (1 AP)

Hero Combine Players

95 Bryce Young | QB | All 32 NFL Team Chems
- Custom 1: Set Feet Lead (2 AP), Fearless (1 AP), QB Playmaker (1 AP)
- Custom 2: Fearless (1 AP), Hot Route Master (2 AP)
95 Trenton Simpson | MLB | All 32 NFL Team Chems
- Custom 1: No Outsiders (0 AP), Lurker (0 AP), Tackle Supreme (1 AP)
- Custom 2: Crusher (1 AP), Mid Zone KO (1 AP)
95 Devon Achane | HB | All 32 NFL Team Chems
- Custom 1: Juke Box (0 AP), RB Apprentice (0 AP), Goal Line Back (0 AP)
- Custom 2: Short In Elite (1 AP), Human Joystick (1 AP)
95 Cam Smith | CB | All 32 NFL Team Chems
- Custom 1: Pick Artist (0 AP), Deep Out Zone KO (1 AP), Medium Route KO (1 AP)
- Custom 2: Flat Zone KO (1 AP), Deep Route KO (1 AP)
95 Mike Gesicki | TE | Dolphins
- Custom 1: Leap Frog (0 AP), Route Technician (2 AP), TE Apprentice (0 AP)
- Custom 2: Red Zone Threat (1 AP), Short In Elite (1 AP)
95 Netane Muti | LG | Raiders, Broncos
- Custom 1: Post Up (0 AP), Nasty Streak (0 AP), Threat Detector (2 AP)
- Custom 2: Secure Protector (2 AP), Identifier (1 AP)
95 Byron Jones | CB | Dolphins, Cowboys
- Custom 1: Pick Artist (0 AP), Deep Out Zone KO (1 AP), Flat Zone KO (1 AP)
- Custom 2: Deep In Zone KO (1 AP), Medium Route KO (1 AP)
95 Jabrill Peppers | FS | Patriots, Browns, Giants
- Custom 1: Enforcer (0 AP), Crusher (0 AP), Pick Artist (1 AP)
- Custom 2: Deep In Zone KO (1 AP), Inside Stuff (1 AP)

Solo Challenge Reward

Complete NFL Combine Solo Challenges in Parts 1 and 2 to earn the following Account-Bound (BND) reward:

Elites

93 Donovan Peoples-Jones | WR | Browns
93 Kalon Barnes | CB | Vikings
93 Tyquan Thornton | WR | Patriots
93 Kene Nwangwu | HB | Vikings
90 Darnell Savage | FS | Packers
90 Liam Eichenberg | LG | Dolphins
90 Jordan Willis | RE | 49ers, Bengals, Jets
90 Tommy Togiai | DT | Browns

NFL Combine Sets

97 OVR Champions - Each of the 4x 97 OVR Champions has its own set with identical requirements. Exchange 3x 95 OVR Combine Players to receive the respective player's 97 OVR Champion item and a Fantasy Pack containing your choice of 3x 95 OVR Combine Hero Players (BND).
95 OVR Hero Combine Fantasy Player - Exchange 2x 93 OVR Combine Players and 2x 90 OVR Combine Players to receive your choice of 1x 95 OVR Hero Combine Fantasy Player.
93+ OVR Combine Elite Pack - Exchange 4x 90 OVR Combine Players and 3x 86-87 OVR Players from any program to receive 1x 93+ OVR Combine Elite Pack.
93 OVR Combine Elite Fantasy Player - Exchange 3x 90 OVR Combine Players and 1x 88-89 OVR Player from any program to receive your choice of 1x 93 OVR Combine Elite Fantasy Player.
90 OVR Combine Elite Fantasy Player - Exchange 3x 86-87 OVR Players from any program and 1x 88-89 OVR Player from any program to receive your choice of 1x 90 OVR Combine Elite Fantasy Player.

Program Details

20 Solo Challenges in NFL Combine Part 1
Earn 25 Stars in Challenges to receive the Combine Strat Pack
Equip the Combine Strat item in the Program Chemistry Slot of your lineup to boost all Combine Players' ratings by:
- +1 SPD, +1 ACC, +1 COD, +1 JMP, +1 AGI, +1 STR, +1 BSH, +1 PMV
If the following goals are met by any player in this year's NFL Combine, the Combine Strat item gains the corresponding boosts:
- Vertical Jump (>41")
  - +1 SPC, +1 JMP
- 20-Yard Split (<2.46s)
  - +1 ACC, +1 SRR
- 3-Cone Drill (<6.72s)
  - +1 COD, +1 JKM, +1 ZCV, +1 BTK
- 20-Yard Shuttle (<2.28s)
  - +1 MRR, +1 AGI, +1 MCV
- Bench Press (36+ Reps)
  - +1 PBK, +1 RBK, +1 POW, +1 THP
- 40-Yard Dash (<4.30s or <4.22s)
  - +1 SPD or +2 SPD

What are your thoughts on Part 1 of this year's NFL Combine Program? Will you be adding Leon Sandcastle?

NFL Combine Part 1: Leon Sandcastle, Chris Johnson, Julio Jones and more - Madden Ultimate Team 23 - MUT.GG (2024)