Simply as star offensive rookies could make a direct influence within the NFL, so can standouts on the defensive facet of the ball.
One spot particularly that is seeing motion is the marketplace for NFL Defensive Rookie of the 12 months.
A defensive participant wasn’t drafted till the fifteenth decide, the newest for a defensive participant within the widespread draft period.
The Colts took Laiatu Latu at that spot, adopted by the Seahawks taking Byron Murphy at No. 16 and the Vikings taking Dallas Turner at No. 17.
Nevertheless, none of these gamers have the shortest odds to win DROY subsequent season.
Let’s dive into the percentages at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 22.
2024-25 NFL Defensive Rookie of the 12 months odds:
Jared Verse, Rams: +200 (wager $10 to win $30 whole)
Laiatu Latu, Colts: +200 (wager $10 to win $30 whole)
Quinyon Mitchell, Eagles: +650 (wager $10 to win $75 whole)
Calen Bullock, Texans: +800 (wager $10 to win $90 whole)
Kamari Lassiter, Texans: +1000 (wager $10 to win $110 whole)
An edge rusher or linebacker has gained the award seven instances within the final 10 seasons, with cornerbacks successful it within the different three cases.
Within the final two seasons, the identical workforce has had each the offensive and defensive rookies of the yr — with C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. successful for the Texans in 2023, and Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner successful for the Jets in 2022.
Earlier NFL Defensive Rookie of the 12 months winners
2023: Will Anderson Jr., Texans
2022: Sauce Gardner, Jets
2021: Micah Parsons, Cowboys
2020: Chase Younger, Commanders
2019: Nick Bosa, 49ers
2018: Shaquille Leonard, Colts
2017: Marshon Lattimore, Saints
2016: Joey Bosa, Chargers
2015: Marcus Peters, Chiefs
2014: Aaron Donald, Rams
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