2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win
| Player | Team | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | New York Jets | +450 |
| Caleb Downs | Dallas Cowboys | +550 |
| Sonny Styles | Washington Commanders | +700 |
| Mansoor Delane | Kansas City Chiefs | +700 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | Miami Dolphins | +800 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | Tampa Bay Bucs | +800 |
| Arvell Reese | New York Giants | +900 |
| Malachi Lawrence | Dallas Cowboys | +2500 |
| Dillon Thieneman | Chicago Bears | +2500 |
| Akheem Mesidor | Los Angeles Chargers | +3000 |
| Josiah Trotter | Tampa Bay Bucs | +3000 |
Last Updated: September 15
The 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds are taking shape as the draft class settles into their new teams.
Sharp Football follows this market throughout the year, using snap count data, role development, and scheme fit to identify which rookies are worth backing before the sportsbooks catch up.
Who is most likely to win the 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year?
David Bailey is the current favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year at +450 odds. He is followed by:
- Caleb Downs (+550)
- Sonny Styles (+700)
- Mansoor Delane (+700)
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Betting Trends
- Defensive Rookie of the Year has been an EDGE player in 5 of the last 7 seasons, including Jared Verse in 2024.
- Defensive Rookie of the Year has been an off-ball linebacker in 2 of the last 10 seasons, including Carson Schwesinger last season.
- Defensive Rookie of the Year has been a cornerback in 2 of the last 10 seasons, including Sauce Gardner in 2022.
- Aaron Donald was the last defensive tackle to win the award back in 2014.
