Get the latest Defensive Rookie of the Year betting odds and track movement for all top players during the 2025 NFL season.
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2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win
| Player | Team | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | New York Giants | +165 |
| Mykel Williams | San Francisco 49ers | +900 |
| Shemar Stewart | Cincinnati Bengals | +1000 |
| Jalon Walker | Atlanta Falcons | +1200 |
| Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | +1200 |
| Mike Green | Baltimore Ravens | +1200 |
| Will Johnson | Arizona Cardinals | +1500 |
| Mason Graham | Cleveland Browns | +1800 |
| James Pearce Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | +1800 |
| Malaki Starks | Baltimore Ravens | +2000 |
| Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | +2000 |
Who is most likely to win the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year?
Abdul Carter is the current favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year at +165 odds. He is followed by:
- Mykel Williams (+900)
- Shemar Stewart (+1000)
- Jalon Walker (+1200)
- Jihaad Campbell (+1200)
- Mike Green (+1200)
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Betting Trends
- Defensive Rookie of the Year has been an EDGE player for 5 of the last 6 seasons including Jared Verse last season.
- Defensive Rookie of the Year has been a cornerback for 3 of the last 10 years including Sauce Gardner in 2022.
- Shaquille Leonard is the only off-ball linebacker to win the award in the last 10 seasons.
- Aaron Donald was the last defensive tackle to win the award back in 2014.
Best Bet to Win the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year:
Will Johnson (+1500)
Jihaad Campbell had a great first game in the league, but we just don't have a strong history of off-ball linebackers winning this award.
There is a better history for corners, and Will Johnson had an equally impressive opener, breaking up three passes against the Saints and delivering a big hit.
When should you bet on the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year?
If you are betting on Defensive Rookie of the Year favorites, you should place bets closer to the start of the season — that way, you will keep funds in your account for an extra couple of months.
When placing a future bet like the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, an important concept to understand is the time value of money, the concept that money is worth more now than the same sum will be worth in the future due to its earning potential in the interim.
Wagering now comes at an opportunity cost as the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year bet will not be graded until February 2025, tying up funds wagered for nine months.
Does this concept mean no Defensive Rookie of the Year bets should be made until closer to the season? No, the offseason is a great time to identify mispriced higher-odds players that could have their odds shift significantly with roster changes. Also, the players with higher odds reduce the time value effect as the potential payout is higher.
