2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yr odds: Abdul Carter favored early

The 2025 NFL Draft class is loaded with defensive stars. Former Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter led the record on Thursday night time because the No. 3 general choose.

After the Giants secured Carter, Cleveland picked up defensive sort out Mason Graham at No. 5, whereas the Falcons chosen LB Jalon Walker at No.15. 

Who do oddsmakers favor to win DROY? 

Let’s get into the percentages at FanDuel Sportsbook as of April 25. 

2025-26 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yr odds

Abdul Carter, Giants: +240 (wager $10 to win $34 complete)
Jalon Walker, Falcons: +550 (wager $10 to win $65 complete)
Mason Graham, Browns: +750 (wager $10 to win $85 complete)
Mykel Williams, 49ers: +900 (wager $10 to win $100 complete)
Travis Hunter, Jaguars: +1000 (wager $10 to win $110 complete)

This previous season, Carter racked up a team-high 12 sacks for the Nittany Lions and led the nation with 24 tackles for loss. So it is no shock the 2024 Huge Ten Defensive Participant of the Yr was the primary defender off the board, along with being the early betting favourite for DROY.

An edge rusher or linebacker has received the DROY in every of the previous 11 seasons, most just lately the Rams’ Jared Verse.

Walker and Graham are within the operating as nicely, at +550 and +750, respectively. Walker recorded 61 tackles and 6.5 sacks in his remaining season as a Georgia Bulldog, whereas Graham completed a strong remaining yr at Michigan, posting 46 tackles and three.5 sacks.

As for Travis Hunter, he’s within the operating for each DROY and OROY. Whereas it’s nonetheless unclear whether or not he’ll play receiver, cornerback, or each within the NFL, the percentages say the Heisman winner has an opportunity to make historical past by doubtlessly successful each awards.

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