NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025-26: Browns' Schwesinger the Heavy Favorite
The Cleveland Browns' Carson Schwesinger has remained atop the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds leaderboard for weeks at a steady -700.
He remains far ahead of the Atlanta Falcons' James Pearce Jr. (+800) and Seattle Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori (+1000).
📊 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds 2025-26
The latest NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds are from the best sports betting sites and update in real time.
👀 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year betting insights
Here is how the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year betting action is breaking down at BetMGM entering Week 18:
- Highest ticket%: Abdul Carter 16.9%
- Highest handle%: Abdul Carter 22.9%
- Biggest liability: Carson Schwesinger
- Odds leader: Carson Schwesinger -750
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year BetMGM betting insights
| Category | Player |
|---|---|
| Highest Ticket % | Abdul Carter (16.8%) |
| Highest Handle % | Abdul Carter (22.9%) |
| Biggest Liability | Carson Schwesinger |
| Odds Leader | Carson Schwesinger (-800) |
🔢 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?
The Cleveland Browns' Carson Schwesinger is the favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year at -550.
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.
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