CHARLOTTE – Christian McCaffrey won't need to wait for the Madden adjusters this year.
He's already a Madden 99.
For the second-straight season, McCaffrey has a Madden rating of 99, the highest overall grade a player can have in the game.
Last year, it took McCaffrey 10 games to rise to a 99 after adjusters continually boosted his rating during the first part of the season. At 23, he became the youngest player and one of just six running backs ever to earn a 99 rating.
McCaffrey has the second-most receptions (303) of any player through his first three NFL seasons and in 2019 became just the third player in league history with 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in a single season.
Last year, McCaffrey was an AP All-Pro First Team selection at both the running back and flex positions, and he won the NFL's Fantasy Player of the Year award.
A first-round pick in 2017, McCaffrey has already set a number of franchise records as he signs a contract extension through 2025 with the Panthers.
Christian McCaffrey runs for a touchdown during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 16, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panther Christian McCaffrey (22) scores against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Christian McCaffrey breaks a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Carolina Panthers against the Saints on Monday Night Football on Monday, December 17, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey breaks free for a run against Cleveland at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey runs for a touchdown during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Cleveland at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey stiff-arms a defender against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey dives toward the pylon during a game against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in New Orleans, LA.
Christian McCaffrey hurdles a defender during a game against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Carolina Panthers against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Carolina Panthers against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey runs for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Christian McCaffrey during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Carolina Panther Christian McCaffrey (22) scores a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Bank of American Stadium on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Nov 4, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey carries the football against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Christian McCaffrey during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey celebrates a touchdown during the Panthers game against the Lions on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2017.
Christian McCaffrey carries the football during the Panthers game against the Bills on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2017.
Christian McCaffrey carries the football during the Panthers game against the 49ers on Sunday, Sep. 10, 2017.
