Caleb Wilfinger
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With the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs set for an AFC Championship Game rematch on Thursday Night Football kickoff on September 5, the 2024 NFL regular season is almost here. With the 2024 season rapidly approaching, our team at Pickswise is diving headlong into its coverage for upcoming campaign. Our analysis and projections for the NFL futures market continue with a look at the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. A season ago, this award went to Will Anderson Jr. Will another SEC player take down this award once again? Let’s take a look at the latest NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds and our NFL DROY best bets to make right now.
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2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds
Odds reflect best numbers available at FanDuel Sportsbook and/or BetMGM at time of publishing.
- Dallas Turner +400
- Laiatu Latu +430
- Jared Verse +1100
- Terrion Arnold +1200
- Byron Murphy +1200
- Quinyon Mitchell +2000
- Chop Robinson +1700
- Nate Wiggins +3000
- Edgerrin Cooper +3000
- Cooper Dejean +3500
- Payton Wilson +3500
- Darius Robinson +3500
- Braden Fiske +3500
- Kool-Aid McKinstry +4000
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NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year best bet: Jared Verse (+1100)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing.
While some defensive rookies find themselves in good situations in starting roles where they can make an impact, there isn’t much value on the likes of Dallas Turner or Laiatu Latu at their current prices of around +400 in the market. In contrast, snagging Verse at +1100 is a much better play given the price and playing time he should receive. The former Florida State standout had a terrific last couple of seasons on the college gridiron and enters Los Angeles in a perfect spot for him to succeed.
Verse will likely be starting from Day 1 on the Rams, where the loss of Aaron Donald in the middle of the defensive line will undoubtedly leave a massive gap in production. I’m expecting plenty of snaps for the rookie as part of a team that is looking to make a playoff push in a fairly open NFC this season. The 19th overall pick was stellar in college against elite competition and we should see a fairly seamless transition into success at the professional level under defensive coordinator Chris Shula. Expect a big first year for Verse in a role where he should shine from Week 1.
Make sure you also find out our NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year predictions, including a +2500 longshot!
