NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Winner & Opening Odds 2026: Tetairoa McMillan Wins OROY
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (-20000) closed as the massive favorite in the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, and he was named the winner of the award.
We expect the 2026-27 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds to be posted around the NFL draft (April 23-25). See the NFL draft odds for the No. 1 pick to see who could open as the betting favorite in this market.
📊 Closing NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds 2026
Closing NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds via FanDuel Canada
| Player | Odds | Implied Probability | Profit on $10 Bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | -20000 | 99.50% | $0.05 |
| Jaxson Dart | +1600 | 5.88% | $160 |
| Tyler Shough | +4500 | 2.17% | $450 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | +12500 | 0.79% | $1,250 |
| R.J. Harvey | +40000 | 0.25% | $4000.00 |
| Ashton Jeanty | +40000 | 0.25% | $4000.00 |
👀 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year closing odds and splits (BetMGM)
- Most tickets: Emeka Egbuka 9.6%
- Most money: Tetairoa McMillan 25.7%
- Biggest liability: Tetairoa McMillan
- Closing favorite: Tetairoa McMillan -1500
🏆 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists
Here are the finalists for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists, ahead of the award being handed out on Thursday, Feb. 5:
- Jaxson Dart
- Emeka Egbuka
- TreVeyon Henderson
- Tetairoa McMillan
- Tyler Shough
🔢 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year opening odds
Odds via BetMGM.
- Ashton Jeanty, Raiders: +250
- Cam Ward, Titans: +250
- Travis Hunter, Jaguars: +550
- Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers: +1300 ✅
- Omarion Hampton, Chargers: +1500
- Tyler Shough, Saints: +2000
- Quinshon Judkins, Browns: +2000
- TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots: +2000
- Matthew Golden, Packers: +2200
- Colston Loveland, Bears: +2500
- Jaxson Dart, Giants: +2500
- Shedeur Sanders, Browns: +2500
- RJ Harvey, Broncos: +3000
- Tyler Warren, Colts: +3500
- Kaleb Johnson, Steelers: +3500
- Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers: +4000
- Luther Burden III, Bears: +4000
- Will Howard, Steelers: +5000
- Jalen Milroe, Seahawks: +5000
- Jalen Royals, Chiefs: +5000
- Tre Harris, Chargers: +5000
💰 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds history
| Season | Player | Team | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tetairoa McMillan, WR | Panthers | +1300 |
| 2024 | Jayden Daniels, QB | Commanders | +500 |
| 2023 | C.J. Stroud, QB | Texans | +850 |
| 2022 | Garrett Wilson, WR | Jets | +2000 |
| 2021 | Ja'Marr Chase, WR | Bengals | +1800 |
| 2020 | Justin Herbert, QB | Chargers | +3000 |
| 2019 | Kyler Murray, QB | Cardinals | +150 |
| 2018 | Saquon Barkley, RB | Giants | +155 |
| 2017 | Alvin Kamara, RB | Saints | +5000 |
| 2016 | Dak Prescott, QB | Cowboys | +900 |
| 2015 | Todd Gurley, RB | Rams | +1350 |
| 2014 | Odell Beckham Jr., WR | Giants | +2500 |
❓NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year FAQs
Who was the favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year?
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan closed as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite with -20000 odds.
Who was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year last year?
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season.
Has a tight end ever won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year?
Former Chicago Bears tight end Mike Ditka is the only tight end to win AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Ditka did it in 1961, and no tight end has won the award during the Super Bowl era. However, tight ends Charle Young, Robert Awalt, Keith Jackson, and Jeremy Shockey have won various rookie of the year awards from other selection committees.
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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