2026 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds to Win
| Player | Team | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr. | Houston Texans | +350 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | Detroit Lions | +500 |
| T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh Steelers | +650 |
| Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | +1000 |
| Nik Bonitto | Denver Broncos | +1100 |
| Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | +2000 |
| Fred Warner | San Francisco 49ers | +2200 |
| Trey Hendrickson | Baltimore Ravens | +2500 |
| Jared Verse | Cleveland Browns | +2500 |
| Danielle Hunter | Houston Texans | +2500 |
Last Updated: September 15
The 2026 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are on the board, with Will Anderson Jr. as the current favorite.
Sharp Football tracks this market throughout the season, using analytics-backed analysis of pressure rates, coverage grades, and team defensive schemes to identify the best value before lines move.
Who is the current favorite to win the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year?
Will Anderson Jr. is currently the favorite to win the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year at +350. He is followed by:
- Aidan Hutchinson (+500)
- T.J. Watt (+650)
- Maxx Crosby (+1000)
- Nik Bonitto (+1100)
- Nick Bosa (+2000)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Betting Trends
- Aaron Donald was the last player to win back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards, topping the voting in 2017 and 2018. Donald won his third award in 2020.
- Donald, J.J. Watt (2014-2015), and Lawrence Taylor (1981-1982) are the only back-to-back winners of Defensive Player of the Year.
- Myles Garrett has won the award in two of the last three seasons. If he wins again in 2026, he will join Donald and Watt as the only players to win three DPoY awards in four years.
- Edge rushers have won 9 of the last 15 Defensive Player of the Year Awards, with Aaron Donald earning another 3 during that span.
- Defensive backs have won 2 of the last 15 Defensive Player of the Year Awards, including Patrick Surtain in 2024.
