We are entering the "Witching Hour" of the pro football season. NFL Rookie of the Year odds boards are showing Jayden Daniels (-1500) and Quinyon Mitchell (+100) as the betting favorites for the offensive and defensive awards, respectively. Daniels' mistake-free game against the Saints, a 20-19 Washington win, increased the likelihood that the LSU product will win OROY.
Let's take a look at the latest NFL odds for the OROY and DROY award races. Make sure to check back throughout the season as their odds fluctuate from game to game.
NFL Rookie of the Year odds
Here is a look at NFL Rookie of the Year odds. First, we look at offensive ROY betting futures. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (-1500) is the betting favorite.
| Player | Position |  |
 |
 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jayden Daniels |
QB | -1500 | -750 | -1000 |
 Bo Nix |
QB | +750 | +650 | +650 |
 Brock Bowers |
TE | +2000 | +1000 | +1200 |
 Brian Thomas Jr. |
WR | +5000 | +10000 | +10000 |
 Bucky Irving |
RB | +20000 | +30000 | +40000 |
 Ladd McConkey |
WR | +25000 | +30000 | +25000 |
 Drake Maye |
QB | +25000 | +30000 | +25000 |
 Marvin Harrison Jr. |
WR | +30000 | +30000 | +30000 |
 Caleb Williams |
QB | +30000 | +8000 | +15000 |
 Malik Nabers |
WR | +30000 | +30000 | +30000 |
Here is a look at opening NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds. Bears QB Caleb Williams (+120) opened the season as the betting favorite to win the prestigious award.
- Caleb Williams (+120)
- Jayden Daniels (+600)
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (+650)
- Bo Nix (+1100)
- Drake Maye (+1400)
- Malik Nabers (+1500)
- Xavier Worthy (+1900)
- Keon Coleman (+3700)
- Ladd McConkey (+3700)
- Brock Bowers (+4200)
- Brian Thomas Jr. (+4200)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds favorites
Jayden Daniels (-1500)
A dual-threat force who boasts the best athleticism at the position, Jayden Daniels' potential has been on full display for the Washington Commanders.
Even though the past month saw Daniels struggle with turnovers and overall efficiency, he still holds a 101.2 passer rating entering Week 16. The Commanders quarterback has also racked up 656 yards on the ground this season.
Bo Nix (+650)
Bo Nix has made the biggest leap over the last month or so, vaulting to second on the board.
After initially struggling with accuracy and reading coverages, the Broncos quarterback has found his groove, showcasing more of the skillset that took scouts by storm during his time at Oregon. Nix is coming off his best stretch as a pro.
Brock Bowers (+1000)
Despite the Las Vegas Raiders' struggles to move the ball consistently, Brock Bowers has emerged out of the chaos as a steady option for Luke Getsy's offense.
Best NFL bonuses
New Users
Bet $5+ on your first wager
Get $200 in bonus bets! Claim Now
See FanDuel T&Cs
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA, VT), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV).
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds
Here is a look at NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds. Quinyon Mitchell (+110) is the betting favorite.
| Player | Position | |
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Quinyon Mitchell |
CB | +110 | +100 | +100 |
 Jared Verse |
LB | +150 | +140 | +140 |
| Tarheeb Still |
CB | +800 | +1400 | +1400 |
 Chop Robinson |
LB | +900 | +900 | +850 |
 Laiatu Latu |
DE | +3300 | +2500 | +2500 |
 Calen Bullock |
S | +3300 | +3000 | +2500 |
| Cooper DeJean |
CB | +3500 | +3000 | +3000 |
| Braden Fiske |
DT | +5000 | +1400 | +2500 |
| Kamari Lassiter |
CB | +5500 | +4000 | +5000 |
| Andru Phillips |
CB | +5500 | +3500 | +7500 |
Favorites to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award
Quinyon Mitchell (+110)
A two-time All-MAC corner at Toledo, Quinyon Mitchell has bolstered the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary opposite of Darius Slay.
Jared Verse (+150)
A two-time first-team All-American, Jared Verse wreaked havoc in the trenches for Florida State over the last two years, collecting 18 sacks and 29.5 TFL.
Falling into the arms of the Los Angeles Rams at No. 19, the 23-year-old pass rusher has immediately addressed the noticeable hole left by the recently retired Aaron Donald.
Chop Robinson (+900)
Rookie linebacker Chop Robinson has been the biggest riser over the last few weeks, helping the Miami Dolphins crawl back into the playoff hunt.
The Penn State star has been a key cog up front for the Dolphins.
Popular NFL futures markets
NFL Rookie of the Year betting splits
NFL Offensive ROY betting trends
• Of the last 20 winners of the NFL OROY Award, 17 were drafted in the first round.
• While quarterback is an extremely difficult position to excel at as a rookie, 10 of the last 20 OROY winners played the position, including four QBs that were selected first overall in the draft.
• Running backs have won four of the last 10 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Awards. However, in recent years when top rookie RBs have gone head-to-head against top QBs for OROY honors, they've often come out on the losing end. Ezekiel Elliot led the NFL in rushing in 2016 but lost the OROY to his teammate Dak Prescott, while Kyler Murray took home the hardware over Josh Jacobs in 2019.
• No offensive lineman has ever won the award despite recent linemen like Joe Thomas, Matt Kalil, Jack Conklin, Ryan Ramcyzk and Quenton Nelson all making the Pro Bowl in their first year.
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year history
| Year | NFL OROY Award Winner | Position | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | C.J. Stroud | QB | Round 1, pick 2 |
| 2022 | Garrett Wilson | WR | Round 1, pick 10 |
| 2021 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | Round 1, pick 5 |
| 2020 | Justin Herbert | QB | Round 1, pick 6 |
| 2019 | Kyler Murray | QB | Round 1, pick 1 |
| 2018 | Saquon Barkey | RB | Round 1, pick 2 |
| 2017 | Alvin Kamara | RB | Round 3, pick 67 |
| 2016 | Dak Prescott | QB | Round 4, pick 135 |
| 2015 | Todd Gurley | RB | Round 1, pick 10 |
| 2014 | Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | Round 1, pick 12 |
| 2013 | Eddie Lacy | RB | Round 2, pick 61 |
| 2012 | Robert Griffin III | QB | Round 1, pick 2 |
| 2011 | Cam Newton | QB | Round 1, pick 1 |
| 2010 | Sam Bradford | QB | Round 1, pick 1 |
| 2009 | Percy Harvin | WR | Round 1, pick 22 |
| 2008 | Matt Ryan | QB | Round 1, pick 1 |
| 2007 | Adrian Peterson | RB | Round 1, pick 7 |
| 2006 | Vince Young | QB | Round 1, pick 3 |
| 2005 | Cadillac Williams | RB | Round 1, pick 5 |
| 2004 | Ben Roethlisberger | QB | Round 1, pick 11 |
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners by position
| Position | OROY winners |
|---|---|
| Running back | 40 |
| Wide receiver | 11 |
| Quarterback | 11 |
| End | 4 |
| Tight end | 1 |
Bears legend Mike Ditka became the first — and so far only — tight end to win Offensive Rookie of the Year when he received the honor in 1961.
NFL Defensive ROY betting trends
• Of the last 34 winners of the NFL DROY Award, an incredible 31 were drafted in the first round. Of the three winners that weren't first-rounders (DeMeco Ryans, Kendrell Bell, and Darius Leonard), all were still selected within the Top-40 picks.
• Seven of the last 18 DROY winners played linebacker. Two others (Von Miller and Shawne Merriman) were listed at LB but would count as edge players in modern NFL defensive schemes. That said, that number is heavily inflated by four straight DROY-winning linebackers from 2006 to 2009. Over the last 10 years, only two LBs have taken home the award.
• Four of the last eight DROY winners played college ball for Ohio State. Three of those (the Bosa brothers and Chase Young) were edge rushers.
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year history
A quick look at the NFL DROY winners since 2004, the position they played, and where they were drafted.
| Year | NFL DROY Award Winner | Position | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Will Anderson Jr. | DE | Round 1, pick 3 |
| 2022 | Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner | CB | Round 1, pick 4 |
| 2021 | Micah Parsons | LB | Round 1, pick 12 |
| 2020 | Chase Young | EDGE | Round 1, pick 2 |
| 2019 | Nick Bosa | EDGE | Round 1, pick 2 |
| 2018 | Darius Leonard | LB | Round 2, pick 36 |
| 2017 | Marshon Lattimore | CB | Round 1, pick 11 |
| 2016 | Joey Bosa | EDGE | Round 1, pick 3 |
| 2015 | Marcus Peters | CB | Round 1, pick 18 |
| 2014 | Aaron Donald | DL | Round 1, pick 13 |
| 2013 | Sheldon Richardson | DL | Round 1, pick 13 |
| 2012 | Luke Keuchly | LB | Round 1, pick 9 |
| 2011 | Von Miller | EDGE | Round 1, pick 2 |
| 2010 | Ndamukong Suh | DL | Round 1, pick 2 |
| 2009 | Brian Cushing | LB | Round 1, pick 15 |
| 2008 | Jerod Mayo | LB | Round 1, pick 10 |
| 2007 | Patrick Willis | LB | Round 1, pick 11 |
| 2006 | DeMeco Ryans | LB | Round 2, pick 33 |
| 2005 | Shawne Merriman | EDGE | Round 1, pick 12 |
| 2004 | Jonathan Vilma | LB | Round 1, pick 12 |
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year winners by position
| Position | DROY winners |
|---|---|
| Linebacker | 27 |
| Defensive end | 13 |
| Cornerback | 10 |
| Defensive tackle | 7 |
| Safety | 2 |
A safety hasn’t won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in over 20 years, dating back to when Mark Carrier (1990) and Erik McMillan (1988) won the award twice over a three-year span.
Stay updated with the latest picks, odds, and news! Tap the 
to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
