2024-25 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds

Current Odds

With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, it's time to take a look at the odds for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Here are the current odds from DraftKings Sportsbook:

• Jalen Carter, Georgia: +350
• Will Anderson, Alabama: +450
• C.J. Stroud, Ohio State: +600
• Bryce Young, Alabama: +700
• Anthony Richardson, Florida: +800

Myles Garrett Was the Favorite

It's worth noting that Myles Garrett was the favorite to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award when the odds were last available. However, Garrett is now expected to miss the entire 2023 season due to a shoulder injury. This has opened up the race for the award.

Defense Still Matters in the NFL

Despite the NFL's emphasis on offense, defense still matters. In fact, the last two Defensive Rookie of the Year winners (Sauce Gardner and Micah Parsons) have both been key contributors to their teams' success.

Who Will Win the Award?

It's still too early to say who will win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2023. However, the odds suggest that Jalen Carter is the favorite. Carter is a versatile defensive tackle who can play both inside and outside. He is also a disruptive force who is always around the ball.

Other players to watch include Will Anderson and C.J. Stroud. Anderson is a pass-rushing specialist who is expected to be one of the most productive edge rushers in the NFL. Stroud is a quarterback who is expected to be a franchise cornerstone. If he can have a good rookie season, he could be a contender for the award.