NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025-26: Browns' Schwesinger Pulling Away

Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger continues to lead the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds at -550.
Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) sacks Titans QB Cam Ward as we break down the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds
Pictured: Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) sacks Titans QB Cam Ward as we break down the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds. Photo by Scott Galvin via Imagn Images.
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The Cleveland Browns' Carson Schwesinger continues to lead the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds at -550.

He remains far ahead of the Atlanta Falcons' Jalon Walker (+2000) and Seattle Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori (+2200).


📊 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 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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