In EA Sports College Football 27, strength is one of the most dominant physical attributes in the game, especially in the trenches. Offensive linemen and defensive tackles are the clear leaders when it comes to raw power, and the difference between elite and average strength ratings can completely change how a player performs in the run game and pass protection.

At the very top of the strength rankings, the game features a rare five-way tie at a peak 97 strength rating. These players form the absolute peak of physical power in College Football 27 and are almost entirely interior linemen who dominate at the line of scrimmage.

The Five-Way Tie at 97 Strength

The highest strength rating in the game is shared by:

Ian Geffrard

Taran Tao

Evan Tengesdahl

Justin Kirkland

Tony Nelson

These five players sit at the top of the entire strength system. What stands out is how evenly the game spreads elite power across both sides of the ball—defensive tackles and offensive linemen are equally capable of reaching max physical dominance. In practice, these players are the type who consistently win one-on-one matchups in the trenches and can completely disrupt blocking schemes.

Top 10 Strongest Players in College Football 27

Based on official attributes, the strongest players in the game are heavily concentrated among interior linemen. Here is the full top 10 strength ranking:

Ian Geffrard – 97 STR

Taran Tao – 97 STR

Evan Tengesdahl – 97 STR

Justin Kirkland – 97 STR

Tony Nelson – 97 STR

Aiden Breland – 96 STR

Juan Gaston – 96 STR

Iapani Laloulu – 96 STR

Drew Evans – 96 STR

Reese Tripp – 96 STR

What this list makes clear is that strength in College Football 27 is almost entirely a trench attribute. Every player in the top 10 is either an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman, showing how important brute force is in controlling line play.

What the Strength Ratings Mean in Gameplay

In actual gameplay, high-strength players don’t just look good on paper—they consistently affect blocking outcomes, shed tackles more easily, and hold their ground in short-yardage situations. A 97 strength rating essentially represents near-maximum physical dominance, while 96 strength players are only a small step behind but still elite.

Teams built around these kinds of linemen tend to excel in power run schemes and interior pass rush. Even if skill position players get more attention, games are often won or lost based on how well these strong linemen perform.

The strength rankings in College Football 27 highlight a simple truth about football: games are controlled in the trenches. With players like Ian Geffrard and his fellow 97-strength linemen at the top, the meta heavily rewards physical dominance on both offense and defense.

If you’re building a roster or scouting in dynasty modes, prioritizing these elite-strength linemen can give you a real edge in controlling the line of scrimmage from the very first snap.