The 2025 NFL Draft class was loaded with defensive stars, and former Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter led the list as the No. 3 pick.
A few months after the draft, which players are near the top of the oddsboard to be named DROY?
Let’s get into the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 7.
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2025-26 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds
Abdul Carter, DE, Giants: +200
What to know: Carter has a half-sack, one tackle for loss and eight QB hits through five weeks for the 1-4 Giants.
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Eagles: +250
What to know: Campbell is a tackling machine. He had 11 combined tackles in Week 5, including one tackle for loss.
Carson Schwesinger, LB, Browns: +425
What to know: In Cleveland’s Week 5 loss to Minnesota, Schwesinger had 12 combined tackles for the Browns.
Andrew Mukuba, S, Eagles: +2000
What to know: Mukuba is becoming a star for the Eagles in the secondary. He has one pass defended and one interception on the year.
Shemar Stewart, DE, Bengals: +2200
What to know: The stats don’t say much quite yet, but the Bengals are 2-0 with him in the lineup, and Stewart has shown the speed and technique to make a living in the backfield, chasing QBs.
Mykel Williams, DE, 49ers: +2200
What to know: Williams has three tackles for loss on the season, and the Niners are 4-1 so far, maintaining one of the best defenses in the NFL.
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