How To Import a Draft Class in Madden NFL 25

Bring your Madden NFL 25 Franchise Mode to life with custom draft classes! Follow our guide to import and create realistic rookies.

Passing in Madden NFL 25
Master Placement and accuracy (Source: EA Sports)

Navigating Madden NFL 25’s Franchise Mode feels a bit like being an NFL coach, minus the sideline headset. As you prep for the season, the draft class you choose can either launch you into a Lombardi Trophy run or leave you rebuilding in the off-season. To spice things up, Madden allows you to import custom draft classes.

It’s like stepping into a tailor’s shop, picking out the fabric of your team’s future. You can go the bespoke route by crafting rookies yourself or pick a ready-made class from the community.

Import a Draft Class in Madden NFL 25

Customizing your draft class in Madden NFL 25 can elevate your Franchise Mode experience. Whether you’re importing a ready-made class or creating your own, the process is simple and exciting. Let’s walk through its four steps one by one.

Passing in Madden NFL 25
Madden NFL 25 (Source: EA Sports)

1. Wait Until Week 1 of the Regular Season

  • You can only import a draft class after the preseason, during Week 1 of the regular season.
  • Make sure to navigate to the Home screen in Franchise Mode before proceeding.

2. Access the Draft Class Menu

  • On the Home screen, locate the Choose Draft Class tab.
  • Select the Import Local File option to load your custom draft class.

3. Download or Create Your Draft Class

Here’s where you can make it truly yours.

Option 1: Download a Community Draft Class

  • Head to the Creation Center from the main menu.
  • Select Download Center and scroll to the Draft Classes section.
  • Browse through various draft classes uploaded by community members.
  • Use filters (Triangle on PlayStation, Y on Xbox) to search for specific themes, years, or fantasy classes.
  • Download the draft class you like and save it to your system.

Option 2: Create Your Own Draft Class

  • Start with the auto-generated rookies in Madden NFL 25.
  • Go to the Prospects tab in the draft menu.
  • Edit player stats, appearances, and names to match your vision.
  • When done, export it as a Local Draft Class File for future use.

4. Import Your Draft Class

  • Once your draft class is ready, return to the Choose Draft Class tab in Franchise Mode.
  • Select the draft class file you downloaded or created.
  • That’s it! Your custom draft class is now part of your league.

If you’ve crafted your own draft class, consider sharing it with the Madden community. Export it as a Local Draft Class File, then upload it via the Creation Center to let others enjoy your work.

With these steps, importing a draft class becomes effortless. Whether you’re downloading community-created drafts or fine-tuning your own prospects, you’re now ready to transform your Franchise Mode into something truly special.


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