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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 14 May, 2025
2025-26 NFL Rookie of the Year Odds
Not only did Jayden Daniels take his team to the NFC Title game, but he also took home the 2024 Rookie of the Year. On the other side of the field, LA Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse secured the Defensive Rookie of the Year.
With the 2025 NFL Draft completed, the odds for the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year have finally been released, which means NFL bettors can stay current on all odds movements from now until the end of the season down below.
2025-26 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - Best Odds
Player | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Cameron Ward | +200 | +380 (FanDuel) |
Ashton Jeanty | +200 | +290 (Caesars) |
Travis Hunter | +750 | +1000 (Caesars*) |
Tetairoa McMillan | +1000 | +1500 (DraftKings) |
Omarion Hampton | +1200 | +1400 (Bet365*) |
Tyler Shough | N/A | +1600 (Bet365) |
Quinshon Judkins | +5000 | +1800 (DraftKings) |
Matthew Golden | +1800 | +2500 (DraftKings*) |
TreVeyon Henderson | +2000 | +2200 (FanDuel) |
Coltson Loveland | +2200 | +3000 (DraftKings) |
RJ Harvey | N/A | +2200 (Caesars*) |
Tyler Warren | +2500 | +4000 (DraftKings) |
Shedeur Sanders | +2500 | +2500 (FanDuel) |
Jaxson Dart | +2500 | +3500 (DraftKings) |
Kaleb Johnson | +2000 | +4000 (Bet365) |
Emeka Egbuka | +3500 | +5000 (DraftKings) |
Luther Burden III | +4000 | +4500 (DraftKings) |
Jalen Milroe | +5000 | +7500 (FanDuel) |
*Odds as of April 30, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2025-26 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - TOP10 Contenders
Player | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashton Jeanty | +250 | +250 | +290 | +275 |
Cam Ward | +350 | +380 | +330 | +275 |
Travis Hunter | +1000 | +900 | +1000 | +750 |
Tyler Shough | +1000 | +1200 | +1000 | +1600 |
Omarion Hampton | +1000 | +1400 | +1200 | +1400 |
Tetairoa McMillan | +1500 | +1000 | +1200 | +1000 |
Quinshon Judkins | +1800 | +1600 | +1600 | +1600 |
TreVeyon Henderson | +1800 | +2200 | +2000 | +2000 |
Shedeur Sanders | +2000 | +2500 | +1800 | +2200 |
Colston Loveland | +3000 | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 |
*Odds as of May 14, 2025
Current Favorites
Ashton Jeanty (LV Raiders): Jeanty is coming off one of the most impressive seasons a college running back has ever produced, as he rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns in his last year at Boise State. Following that stellar year, Jeanty was taken 6th overall by a new-look Raiders team, as Pete Carroll will look for Jeanty to be a focal point of the offense run by Geno Smith.
Cam Ward (TEN Titans): Since early on in the draft process, many expected Cam Ward to be the first pick in the draft, and after a long wait, the Titans made that a reality. Ward threw for 39 touchdowns and 4,313 yards in his senior season at Miami, and the Tennessee faithful will be hoping he can bring some stability to the QB position, which is something they haven't had in a few years.
Travis Hunter (JAX Jaguars): The Jaguars made the first big move of the 2025 NFL Draft by giving up a lot of future capital to move up to the #2 pick to select Travis Hunter. The most recent Heisman winner will be lining up at receiver and cornerback for Jacksonville this season, but the number of snaps he will see on both sides of the ball is yet to be determined. Regardless, Hunter has the potential to be a massive weapon for Trevor Lawrence, as the idea of him lining up next to Brian Thomas Jr. is a scary sight for defenses.
2025-26 Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds - Best Odds
Player | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Abdul Carter | +225 | +250 (Caesars*) |
Jalon Walker | +650 | +1000 (DraftKings) |
Travis Hunter | +850 | +1200 (DraftKings) |
Mykel Williams | +850 | +1600 (DraftKings) |
James Pearce Jr. | +1200 | +2000 (Bet365) |
Mason Graham | +1400 | +1400 (DraftKings) |
Malaki Starks | +1400 | +2000 (FanDuel*) |
Walter Nolen | +1600 | +2500 (FanDuel) |
Shemar Stewart | +1600 | +2000 (DraftKings) |
Jihaad Campbell | +1800 | +1600 (Bet365) |
Jahdae Barron | +1800 | +2200 (Ceasars*) |
Mike Green | +2200 | +1500 (FanDuel) |
Donovan Ezeiruaku | +2500 | +2500 (FanDuel) |
*Odds as of May 14, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2025-26 Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds - TOP10 Contenders
Player | DraftKings | FanDuel | Caesars | Bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abdul Carter | +250 | +250 | +250 | +250 |
Jalon Walker | +1000 | +700 | +750 | +750 |
Travis Hunter | +1200 | +1000 | +1000 | +900 |
Mike Green | +1200 | +1500 | +1400 | +1200 |
Jihaad Campbell | +1200 | +1500 | +1400 | +1600 |
Mason Graham | +1400 | +1200 | +1200 | +1200 |
James Pearce Jr. | +1400 | +1600 | +1700 | +2000 |
Mykel Williams | +1600 | +1000 | +1000 | +900 |
Malaki Starks | +1700 | +2000 | +2000 | +2000 |
Jahdae Barron | +1800 | +2000 | +2200 | +2200 |
*Odds as of May 14, 2025
Current Favorites
Abdul Carter (NY Giants): The Giants may have made noise late in the first round by trading their way back in to select a quarterback, but before all of that happened, they solidified their defensive front by selecting Carter third overall. In his third season at Penn State, Carter led the country with 24 tackles for loss, while also recording 12 sacks. If Carter can come close to those numbers in his rookie season, NY could certainly have one of the best defensive lines in the league this season.
Jalon Walker (ATL Falcons): Many analysts and experts did not expect Jalon Walker to fall in the first round, but after he briefly did, the Falcons drafted him at pick 15. Walker brings elite-level athleticism to the Falcons' defense, as he posted 60 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in his junior year at Georgia. After a season in which they had the second-lowest sack percentage in the league, Atlanta desperately needed a game-changing defensive player like Walker.
Travis Hunter (JAX Jaguars): As we've already touched on, Travis Hunter will be playing on both sides of the ball in Jacksonville, but how much he is on the field as a cornerback is still a question mark. Hunter is indeed a natural defensive back, and his ball skills on defense should make his transition to the NFL much quicker on this side of the ball. At the end of the day, Jacksonville allowed the most passing yards per game last season, so they certainly will need to keep Hunter on defense for as many snaps as they can.
Past Offensive Rookie of the Year Winners & Odds
Season | Player | Position | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Jayden Daniels | Quarterback | Washington Commanders | +1200 |
2023 | CJ Stroud | Quarterback | Houston Texans | +850 |
2022 | Garrett Wilson | Wide Receiver | New York Jets | +2000 |
2021 | Ja'Marr Chase | Wide Receiver | Cincinnati Bengals | +1800 |
2020 | Justin Herbert | Quarterback | Los Angeles Chargers | +3000 |
2019 | Kyler Murray | Quarterback | Arizona Cardinals | +150 |
2018 | Saquon Barkley | Running Back | New York Giants | +155 |
2017 | Alvin Kamara | Running Back | New Orleans Saints | +5000 |
2016 | Dak Prescott | Quarterback | Dallas Cowboys | +900 |
2015 | Todd Gurley | Running Back | Los Angeles Rams | +1350 |
2014 | Odell Beckham Jr. | Wide Receiver | New York Giants | +2500 |
Previous Defensive ROY Winners & Odds
Season | Player | Position | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Jared Verse | Linebacker | Los Angeles Rams | +900 |
2023 | Will Anderson Jr. | Defensive End | Houston Texans | +400 |
2022 | Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner | Cornerback | New York Jets | +1200 |
2021 | Michah Parsons | Linebacker | Dallas Cowboys | +600 |
2020 | Chase Young | Edge Rusher | Washington Commanders | +150 |
2019 | Nick Bosa | Edge Rusher | San Francisco 49ers | +700 |
2018 | Shaquille Leonard | Linebacker | Indianapolis Colts | +3050 |
2017 | Marshon Lattimore | Cornerback | New Orleans Saints | N/A |
2016 | Joey Bosa | Defensive End | Los Angeles Chargers | N/A |
2015 | Marcus Peters | Cornerback | Kansas City Chiefs | +3500 |
2014 | Aaron Donald | Defensive tackle | Los Angeles Rams | +900 |
NFL Rookie of the Year History, Trends, and Pointers
Anquan Boldin was the last Offensive Rookie of the Year not to be selected in the first round, and he won the award in 2003.
It has been six years since a running back won Offensive Rookie of the Year, as Saquon Barkley won it in 2018.
Only four defensive backs have won Defensive Rookie of the Year since 1998, with Sauce Gardner being the most recent in 2022.
Since 1988, only four Defensive Rookie of the Year winners have been selected outside of the first round.
A tight-end or offensive lineman has never won Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Since 2010, there have been five Heisman Trophy winners to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, the most recent being Jayden Daniels in 2024.
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