NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds 2025-26: Carter the Heavy Favorite, Campbell Making Moves
New York Giants pass-rusher Abdul Carter is the clear favorite by the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds ahead of other first-year talents. However, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell is closing in quickly.
Carter's NFL odds have jumped slightly to +210, while Campbell's odds have shrunk from +1800 to +750 after Week 2.
📊 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds 2025-26
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🔵 Abdul Carter (+210)
The Penn State product has the talent and situation to be a force early on with the Giants. Carter totaled 23 sacks in college, including 12 last season to go with a Big Ten-best 24 tackles for loss. He got his first .5 sack in Week 2 against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.
And he's not a one-man wrecking crew in New York, either.
The Giants already have Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux harassing opposing offensive lines, which should open up favorable one-on-one opportunities for Carter to take advantage of for the rest of the season. That group finished tied for eighth last year with 45 sacks before adding this rookie class' most promising defender.
His +210 odds translate to an implied probability of 32.3%, according to our odds calculator, while a $10 bet would net a $21 profit.
👀 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year best bet
🦅 Jihaad Campbell (+750)
Campbell's Defensive Rookie of the Year odds also shrank following a prime-time win in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys and another big win against the Chiefs in Week 2, dropping the linebacker from +1800 to +750 betting odds for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
In Week 1, Campbell was credited with a key forced fumble, registered three tackles, and didn't allow a reception both times Dak Prescott threw his way. Ultimately, Campbell played all but five snaps.
Not only did he come up clutch when the Eagles needed him most, but he was the highest-graded defender on Thursday Night Football, according to Pro Football Focus.
Campbell really is that dude and has all of the potential in the world to form one of the best linebacking duos in the NFL alongside Zack Baun.
He can shorten his betting odds again in Week 3 following a date with the Los Angeles Rams. If he can be a problem for Matthew Stafford, you might just have the best value on the board right now.
A $10 wager at +750 (11.8% implied probability) will net you $75 in profit - you might want to make this wager before it's too late.
🔢 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 +210 odds. That implies a 32.26% chance that he'll win the award.
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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