As the 2025 NFL season looms on the horizon, we're bound to see some new defensive talents dominate the field. Let's dive into my two best bets to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Below are the odds for this year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year via DraftKings.
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds
| Abul Carter | +200 |
| Jalon Walker | +850 |
| Travis Hunter | +1000 |
| Mykel Williams | +1000 |
| Mason Graham | +1400 |
| Mike Green | +1400 |
| Jihaad Campbell | +1400 |
| James Pearce Jr | +1900 |
| Malaki Starks | +1900 |
| Shemar Stewart | +2100 |
Below are the past 10 winners for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year:
| 2024 | Jared Verse |
| 2023 | Will Anderson |
| 2022 | Sauce Gardner |
| 2021 | Micah Parsons |
| 2020 | Chase Young |
| 2019 | Nick Bosa |
| 2018 | Shaquille Leonard |
| 2017 | Marshon Lattimore |
| 2016 | Joey Bosa |
| 2015 | Marcus Peters |
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Predictions
My favorite pick to win 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year is Malaki Starks, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel.
Malaki Starks +1900 (FanDuel)
I love the value we're getting on the Buccaneers' cornerback.
Prior to an injury last season, Morrison was considered one of the best defensive players in the 2025 Draft.
Morrison had nine interceptions in 25 games in his first two years at Notre Dame. Morrison was named a Pre-Season All-American heading into the 2024 season.
The former Notre Dame standout will have a legitimate chance to start on the Buccaneers defense, which has question marks at the cornerback position.
As long as Morrison can stay healthy this season, he will be in the conversation for one of the best defensive players in the rookie draft.
