NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Clear Favorite Carter in Front of Walker, Hunter
Abdul Carter is the most NFL-ready defensive rookie, with demonstrably short NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds and dominance on the edge.
The clear favorite across our best sports betting sites, he has the most separation from the chasing pack of all the NFL awards. The Penn State product finished his final college season with 12 sacks and 24 tackles for a loss in 16 games.
Jalon Walker and Travis Hunter are receiving the second and third-shortest odds, with the latter also an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds front-runner.
📈 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds 2025
Our 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds update in real time based on the odds from our best sports betting apps.
🏈 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year prediction & best bet
Abdul Carter: +250 via ESPN BET
Bet $10, Get $100 in Bonus Bets
Terms and conditions apply.
Each product featured on our website has been meticulously researched and selected by our team of experts. If you sign up through our links, we may get a commission.
The No. 3 draft pick out of Penn State has the skill set and physicality to be influential from Day 1.
He will add to an already threatening front line, which was among the top 10 in sacks last season. The G-Men were tied for the eighth-most sacks, with 45.
Carter will add an extra dimension to the Giants' pass rush, joining veterans Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Like Micah Parsons, Carter transitioned from off-ball linebacker to edge rusher, which will provide plenty of opportunities to concentrate on hunting opposing QBs.
While he was seventh with 12 sacks in his final season at Penn State, he impressed most by finishing first with 24 tackles for a loss. That's where the Giants will expect him to shine.
He was a game-wrecker in college, and the 21-year-old has untapped potential in the NFL. And he should get enough snaps alongside Thibodeaux to make an immediate impact.
👀 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year betting insights
Here are some NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year betting insights from BetMGM.
Highest ticket percentage:
- Travis Hunter: 12.2%
- Abdul Carter: 9.6%
- Jahdae Barron: 7.8%
Highest handle percentage:
- Mason Graham: 20.4%
- Abdul Carter: 14.2%
- Travis Hunter: 9.8%
Biggest liability:
- Carson Schwesinger
🔢 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year opening odds
Odds via BetMGM.
- Abdul Carter, Giants: +250
- Travis Hunter, Jaguars: +750
- Jalon Walker: +900
- Mykel Williams, 49ers: +1000
- Mike Green, Ravens: +1200
- Shemar Stewart, Bengals: +1500
- Mason Graham, Browns: +1600
- Jihaad Campbell, Eagles: +1800
- James Pearce Jr., Falcons: +1800
- Malaki Starks, Ravens: +2000
- Jahdae Barron, Broncos: +2200
- Donovan Ezeiruaku, Cowboys: +2200
- Walter Nolen, Cardinals: +2500
- J.T. Tuimoloau, Colts: +2500
- Nick Emmanwori, Seahawks: +3000
- Will Johnson, Cardinals: +3000
- Nic Scourton, Panthers: +3500
- Maxwell Hairston, Bills: +3500
- Derrick Harmon, Steelers: +3500
- Kenneth Grant, Dolphins: +4000
- Tyleik Williams, Lions: +4000
💰 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year betting history
| Season | Player | Team | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jared Verse, EDGE | Rams | +800 |
| 2023 | Will Anderson Jr., EDGE | Texans | +400 |
| 2022 | Sauce Gardner, CB | Jets | +1200 |
| 2021 | Micah Parsons, LB | Cowboys | +600 |
| 2020 | Chase Young, EDGE | Washington | +150 |
| 2019 | Nick Bosa, EDGE | 49ers | +700 |
| 2018 | Shaquille Leonard, LB | Colts | +3050 |
| 2017 | Marshon Lattimore, CB | Saints | N/A |
| 2016 | Joey Bosa, EDGE | Chargers | N/A |
| 2015 | Marcus Peters, CB | Chiefs | +3500 |
| 2014 | Aaron Donald, DT | Rams | +900 |
❓ NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year FAQs
Who is the favorite for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year?
Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter is the betting favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year with +250 odds. That implies a 28.57% chance that he'll win the award, according to our odds calculator.
Who was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year last year?
Los Angeles Rams edge-rusher Jared Verse won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award after entering the season with +800 odds.
Has a team ever had both the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year?
With C.J. Stroud winning OROY and Will Anderson winning DROY for the Houston Texans two years ago, it marked the fourth time in league history that both winners were on the same team.
The previous three times were with the New York Jets in 2022 (Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner), New Orleans Saints in 2017 (Alvin Kamara, Marshon Lattimore), and the Detroit Lions in 1967 (Mel Farr, Lem Barney).
Has a rookie ever won NFL MVP?
Jim Brown is the only rookie to ever win NFL MVP. He won both Offensive Rookie of the Year and MVP in 1957 for the Cleveland Browns after leading the league with 942 rushing yards.
🏟️ NFL betting odds pages
💵 Best NFL betting sites
Ready to bet on the NFL this season? Check out our best NFL betting sites and the best sportsbook promos for the NFL season:
- Caesars Promo Code: SBRBONUSDYW
- BetMGM Bonus Code: SBRBONUS
- bet365 Bonus Code: SBRBONUS
- FanDuel Promo Code
- DraftKings Promo Code
- Hard Rock Bet Promo Code
- Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code
(21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER)
* Bonuses not applicable in Ontario.
Not intended for use in MA.
Each betting site featured on SBR has been meticulously researched and selected by our team of experts. If you sign up through our links, we may get a commission.
Related Articles
