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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | -220 |
| Nick Emmanwori | Seattle Seahawks | +700 |
| Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | +950 |
| Jalon Walker | Atlanta Falcons | +1600 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | Atlanta Falcons | +1200 |
| Abdul Carter | New York Giants | +1500 |
| Malaki Starks | Baltimore Ravens | +2200 |
| Andrew Mukuba | Philadelphia Eagles | +3000 |
| Xavier Watts | Atlanta Falcons | +3500 |
| Mason Graham | Cleveland Brown | +4000 |
| Derrick Harmon | Pittsburgh Steelers | +4500 |
Who is most likely to win the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year?
Carson Schwesinger is the current favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year at -220 odds. He is followed by:
- Nick Emmanwori (+700)
- Jihaad Campbell (+950)
- Jalon Walker (+950)
- Donovan Ezeiruaku (+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:
Carson Schwesinger (-220)
Schwesinger posted his fourth game of the season (second straight) with double digit tackles on Sunday, upholding his lead over all rookies with a 15th-ranked 85 on the season. He also notched his second career interception, picking off an errant Lamar Jackson pass to immediately negate Sheduer Sanders' own pick on the previous drive. Schwesinger's playmaking ability has helped him hold on to the league's best DROY odds for a second week running.
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.
