College Football 26 Road To Glory features five different positions to start from, with more archetypes to choose from this year. But what positions can you choose, and what archetypes are the best? In this guide, we’ll go over all the positions you can play as, as well as each archetype you can choose from. Without further ado, let’s take a look!
What Are All the Positions You Can Play As in College Football 26 Road To Glory
In College Football 26 Road To Glory, you can play as a:
Additionally, each position comes with different archetypes, which come with different abilities and attribute allocation. For your convenience, we listed them all down below.
Every QB Archetype in College Football 26 Road To Glory
Pocket Passer QB
Ratings (Starting Rating/Maximum Possible Rating):
Accuracy (12/20)
Power (16/20)
IQ (10/20)
Elusiveness (6/20)
Quickness (10/16)
Health (14/16)
Physical Abilities
Resistance – Resist pressure from the pocket
Step Up – Accuracy Boost climbing a clean pocket
Sleight of Hand – Boost for Play Action/Trick Plays
Dot! – Increased Accuracy in pocket fr open receivers
On Time – Improved accuracy when throwing with anticipation
Dual Threat QB
Ratings
Accuracy (10/20)
Power (16/20)
IQ (8/18)
Elusiveness (11/20)
Quickness (14/16)
Health (15/18)
Physical Abilities
Downhill – Break tackles at max speed
Extender – Improved break sack ability
Option King – Accuracy boost to quick pitches
Dot!
Mobile Resistance – Improved pressure resist on the run
Backfield Creator QB
Ratings
Accuracy (11/20)
Power (13/18)
IQ (8/18)
Elusiveness (11/18)
Quickness (13/18)
Health (15/20)
Abilities
Off Platform – Improved accuracy cross body or backfoot
Pull Down – Boosts ball security standing in pocket
On Time
Sleight of Hand
Mobile Deadeye – Improved accuracy on the run
Pure Runner QB
Ratings
Accuracy (10/20)
Power (10/20)
IQ (9/18)
Elusiveness (15/20)
Quickness (14/15)
Health (15/18)
Abilities
Magician – Improved Pocket Movement
Option King
Shifty – Better at changing direction
Side Step – Improved Juke moves
Workhorse – Protection from wear & tear impacts
All QBs can earn the same Mental Abilities, which include:
Winning Time – Increased composure late in close games
The Natural – Improved ability to resist weather impacts
Field General – Shows post snap blitzers
Headstrong – Resists hot routes being incorrect due to Stadium Pulse
Adrenaline – Improves in-game recovery of wear & tear when off the field
All HB Archetypes in College Football 26 Road To Glory
Contact Seeker HB
Ratings
Quickness (15/20)
Elusiveness (12/20)
Hands (11/20)
Power (13/16)
Route Running (1/16)
IQ (7/16)
Abilities
Downhill
Workhorse
Battering Ram – Increased Wear & Tear Damage to defenders when being tackled
Ball Security – Decreases Fumble chance on tackle attempts
Balanced – Protection from hit sticks
East/West Playmaker HB
Ratings
Quickness (17/20)
Elusiveness (13/20)
Hands (10/20)
Power (11/18)
Route Running (3/14)
IQ (8/20)
Abilities
Recoup – Improved Fatigue recovery
Shifty
Side Step
360 – Improved spin moves
Arm Bar – Improves Stiff Arms
Backfield Threat HB
Ratings
Quickness (16/20)
Elusiveness (11/20)
Hands (11/20)
Power (11/16)
Route Running (10/14)
IQ (6/18)
Abilities
360
Safety Valve – Improved overall catching
Takeoff – quicker release off line when not pressed
Side Step
Recoup
Elusive Bruiser HB
Ratings
Quickness (16/20)
Elusiveness (13/20)
Hands (10/18)
Power (12/20)
Route Running (1/16)
IQ (8/18)
Abilities
Shifty
Headfirst – Improved truck moves
Side Step
Downhill
Arm Bar
North/South Receiver HB
Ratings
Quickness (16/20)
Elusiveness (11/20)
Hands (11/18)
Power (12/20)
Route Running (6/16)
IQ (7/18)
Abilities
Balanced
Arm Bar
Safety Valve
Headfirst
Downhill
North/South Blocker HB
Ratings
Quickness (14/20)
Elusiveness (11/20)
Hands (9/18)
Power (14/20)
Route Running (1/16)
IQ (6/18)
Abilities
Headfirst
Balanced
Sidekick – Improved cut blocks
Ball Security
Strong Grip – Boost to lateral shed prevention on runs
Every HB has access to the following Mental Abilities:
Winning Time
The Natural
Team Player – Improved Ability to play out of position
Adrenaline
Rollercoaster – Composure gain and loss is more volatile
Every WR Archetype in College Football 26 Road To Glory
Speedster WR
Ratings
Quickness (14/20)
Hands (12/20)
Route Running (9/18)
Elusiveness (13/16)
Power (8/18)
IQ (7/20)
Abilities
Side Step
Double Dip – Improved double move routes
Takeoff
Recoup
Shifty
Elusive Route Runner WR
Ratings
Quickness (14/20)
Hands (8/20)
Route Running (10/18)
Elusiveness (11/20)
Power (3/16)
IQ (7/18)
Abilities
360
Cutter – Improved cut moves
Double Dip
Recoup
Side Step
Physical Route Runner WR
Ratings
Quickness (14/20)
Hands (8/20
Route Running (10/18)
Elusiveness (10/20)
Power (9/16)
IQ (6/18)
Abilities
Downhill
Press Pro – Improved beat press ability
Sure Hands – Improved standard catches
50/50 – Improved jump ball ability
Cutter
Contested Specialist WR
Ratings
Quickness (13/20)
Hands (12/20)
Route Running (10/20)
Elusiveness (11/16)
Power (11/18)
IQ (7/18)
Abilities
50/50
Workhorse
Balanced
Headfirst
Downhill
Gritty Possession WR
Ratings
Quickness (13/20)
Hands (7/20)
Route Running (8/20)
Elusiveness (11/20)
Power (10/16)
IQ (5/18)
Abilities
Second Level – Improved 2nd level blocking
Outside Shield – Improved double teams on outside runs
Strong Grip
Workhorse
Sure Hands
Gadget WR
Ratings
Quickness (15/20)
Hands (11/20)
Route Running (9/18)
Elusiveness (11/20)
Power (6/16)
IQ (8/18)
Abilities
Side Step
Shifty
Dot!
Cutter
Extender
Route Artist WR
Ratings
Quickness (14/20)
Hands (10/20)
Route Running (10/20)
Elusiveness (14/18)
Power (10/16)
IQ (8/20)
Abilities
Cutter
Lay Out – Improved Dive catches
Recoup
Double Dip
Sure Hands
Each WR has access to the following Mental Abilities:
Winning Time
The Natural
Team Player
Best Friend – QB Composure gain on first down catch
Adrenaline
All MIKE LB Archetypes in College Football 26 Road To Glory
Signal Caller MIKE
Ratings
IQ (7/20)
Quickness (12/18)
Power (11/20)
Run Stopping (11/18)
Pass Coverage (8/16)
Pass Rush (4/18)
Abilities
Take Down – Improved sack attempts
Wrap Up – Improved standard tackles
Workhorse
Blow Up – Improved impact block resistance
Hammer – Improved hit stick attempts
Lurker MIKE
Ratings
IQ (6/20)
Quickness (13/20)
Power (10/18)
Run Stopping (10/18)
Pass Coverage (8/16)
Pass Rush (3/18)
Abilities
Knockout – Improved catch knockouts in coverage
House Call – Improved INT attempts
Robber – Improved movement in zone coverage
Bouncer – Zone chucks fatigue receiver
Wrap Up
Thumper MIKE
Ratings
IQ (7/20)
Quickness (11/20)
Power (12/20)
Run Stopping (11/18)
Pass Coverage (4/15)
Pass Rush (7/18)
Abilities
Grip Breaker – Boost to lateral sheds on runs
Wrap Up
Aftershock – Big hits produce increased wear & tear
Blow Up – Improved impact block resistance
Hammer
Every MIKE LB has access to the following Mental Abilities:
Winning Time
The Natural
Team Player
Instinct – Quicker reaction to run plays
Adrenaline
All CB Archetypes in College Football 26 Road To Glory
Boundary Corner CB
Ratings
Man Coverage (8/20)
Zone Coverage (7/20)
Quickness (16/18)
Hands (6/18)
Power (14/16)
Run Stopping (9/18)
Abilities
Jammer – Improved press technique
Blanket Coverage – Improved man coverage
Lay Out
Wrap Up
Quick Jump – Quicker jump off the snap when pass rushing
Bump and Run CB
Ratings
Man Coverage (10/20)
Zone Coverage (6/20)
Quickness (17/20)
Hands (5/16)
Power (14/18)
Run Stopping (4/18)
Abilities
Blanket Coverage
Jammer
House Call
Ballhawk – Improved break on passes
Knockout
Field Corner CB
Ratings
Man Coverage (9/20)
Zone Coverage (8/20)
Quickness (17/18)
Hands (5/20)
Power (14/16)
Run Stopping (8/18)
Abilities
Wrap Up
Robber
Knockout
Blanket Coverage
Ballhawk
Zone CB
Ratings
Man Coverage (9/20)
Zone Coverage (8/20)
Quickness (17/18)
Hands (5/16)
Power (15/16)
Run Stopping (8/20)
Abilities
Knockout
Lay Out
House Call
Ballhawk
Bouncer
Every CB has access to the following Mental Abilities:
Legion – Composure gain for all DBs on INT or PBU
Winning Time
The Natural
Team Player
Adrenaline
Overall, that includes all positions and archetypes in College Football 26 Road To Glory. No matter which position you choose, we hope you enjoy Road To Glory!
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