I compiled a list of all player attributes that are unable to be upgraded through progression. Sorted by position and archetype.
This list is largely unchanged from last year’s, but figured I would post again to bring it to the attention of any potential new players.
Any attributes listed below are ones that cannot be upgraded by the player archetype it’s listed under, but can be upgraded by another archetype in the same positional group.
For example, BTK cannot be upgraded by Backfield Creator or Pocket Passer QBs, but can be upgraded by Dual Threat and Pure Runner QBs.
A few standouts:
Elusive Route Runner WRs remain unusable imo as they are unable to upgrade CIT or SPC. Same with Box Specialist FS/SS as they are unable to upgrade AGI or COD. Signal Caller OLBs must be moved to MLB in order to upgrade their AGI and COD. Finally, Physical Route Runner TEs are the only TE archetype that cannot upgrade RBK.
If anyone has any questions or would like further explanation lmk.
QUARTERBACK:
Backfield Creator:
BCV, BTK, SFA, TRK, TOU
Dual Threat:
TOU
Pocket Passer:
BCV, BTK, JKM, SPM, SFA, TRK, JMP, TOU
Pure Runner:
PAC
HALFBACK:
Backfield Threat:
RBK, TOU
Contact Seeker:
CIT, SPC, DRR, RBK
East/West Playmaker:
SPC, RBK, TOU
Elusive Bruiser:
CIT, SPC, DRR, RBK
North/South Blocker:
CIT, SPC, DRR
North/South Receiver:
CIT, DRR, RBK
FULLBACK:
Blocking:
None
Utility:
CIT, PBF, PBP RBF, RBP, INJ
WIDE RECEIVER:
Contested Specialist:
JMP, DAC, BSK, PBK, IBL
Elusive Route Runner:
CIT, SPC, DAC, BSK, RBK, IBL, TOU
Gadget:
RBK, IBL, TOU
Gritty Possession:
DAC, BSK
Physical Route Runner:
DAC, BSK, PBK, RBK, IBL
Route Artist:
SFA, TRK, DAC, BSK, PBK, RBK, IBL, TOU
Speedster:
SFA, DAC, BSK, PBK, RBK, IBL, TOU
TIGHT END:
Gritty Possession:
TRK, DRR, REL
Physical Route Runner:
TRK, DRR, REL, RBK, IBL, TOU
Pure Blocker:
BCV, JKM, SPM, TRK, REL, JMP
Pure Possession:
JKM, SPM, JMP, TOU
Vertical Threat:
JKM, SPM, TRK, JMP
OFFENSIVE LINE (OT/OG/C):
Agile:
COD
Pass Protector:
COD
Raw Strength:
SPD
Well Rounded:
SPD
DEFENSIVE LINE (EDGE/DT):
Edge Setter/Gap Specialist:
COD, JMP
Pure Power:
FMV
Power Rusher:
COD, JMP
Speed Rusher:
COD, JMP
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER (SAM/WILL):
Lurker:
TOU
Signal Caller:
AGI, COD, CTH, SPC
Thumper:
CTH, SPC
MIDDLE LINEBACKER (MIKE):
Lurker:
TOU
Signal Caller:
CTH
Thumper:
CTH
CORNERBACK:
Bump and Run:
None
Boundary:
None
Field:
None
Zone:
None
SAFETIES (FS/SS):
Box Specialist:
AGI, COD, INJ
Coverage Specialist:
BSH, INJ, TOU
Hybrid:
CIT, BSH, TOU