2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Predictions & Best Bets

2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win

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Player	Team	Current Odds
Jacob Rodriguez	Miami Dolphins	+200
Arvell Reese	New York Giants	+275
Sonny Styles	Washington Commanders	+750
David Bailey	New York Jets	+1000
Mansoor Delane	Kansas City Chiefs	+1400
Caleb Downs	Dallas Cowboys	+1700
Dillon Thieneman	Chicago Bears	+2000
Hezekiah Masses	Las Vegas Raiders	+2200
Anthony Hill Jr.	Tennessee Titans	+2200
Josiah Trotter	Tampa Bay Bucs	+2500

Last Updated: October 5

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?

Jacob Rodriguez is the current favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year at +200 odds. He is followed by:

Arvell Reese (+275)
Sonny Styles (+750)
David Bailey (+1000)
Mansoor Delane (+1400)
Caleb Downs (+1700)

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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.

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