Regular Season Defensive Rookie of the Year Betting Odds

2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds

The NFL Draft brings dozens of exciting rookie prospects into the league, and although many may require some time to settle into the speed and intensity of the NFL, some can stand out from the crowd. Those that do are rewarded with the NFL Rookie of the Year award.

While any rookie from the 2024 class can win the award, usually higher-drafted players are favorites, and that’s no different in the 2024 season. One of the top contenders is Jared Verse, who plays linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. Former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald retired at the end of the 2023 season, leaving the Rams with a huge hole to fill on defense.

While Verse is not a direct replacement for the future Hall of Famer Donald, his contributions to the Rams defense are expected to fill that void. Verse’s ability to impact quarterbacks with sacks and forced fumbles are key reasons why he is one of the favorites.

Another highly-ranked prospect, according to the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds, is Laiatu Latu, a defensive end out of UCLA selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th pick. After going after 14 offensive players, Latu may have made history as the latest defensive pick in NFL Draft history, but that isn’t a slight on his talents. The physical end is predicted to immediately impact the Colts’ defense, getting to the quarterback to tally sacks and forced fumbles.

One frontrunner is cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, who was drafted out of Toledo by the Philadelphia Eagles. The key to Mitchell’s push for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year is his predicted instant impact. He is expected to be a key member of Vic Fangio’s defense from the start to the end of the season, bringing his ball-hawking abilities to shut down opposing wide receivers.

You can bet on the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award before the season starts or while it’s in progress. Odds will change to reflect the latest events, such as performances and injuries. So, what should you consider when you use our odds to place bets on NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds?

Defensive Rookie of the Year doesn’t have the same positional considerations as other awards, like the NFL MVP, which a quarterback almost always wins. Four of the last ten winners have played defensive end, but different positions like linebacker, cornerback, and defensive tackle often win the award. It’s worth noting a safety hasn’t won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award since Mark Carrier for the Chicago Bears in 1990.

Another key factor to consider is that the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award is given to the rookie who contributes most in their first year. Therefore, you want to look for athletes who will feature as starters for most of the season rather than talented developmental prospects more likely to sit or be involved in the occasional splash play. Consistency is rewarded with this award. 

To provide some context for your NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year picks, we’ve listed the last five winners of the award. 

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