- Based on opening odds, Myles Garrett (+500) is predicted to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
- Oddsmakers price five players, including Garrett, at +850 or smaller to win DPOY.
- Since 2011, a pass rusher has won defensive player of the year all but two years.
Below, bettors can find opening prices for NFL DPOY based on NFL odds.
Who is Predicted to Win NFL Defensive Player of the Year?
Based on opening odds, Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett (+500) is predicted to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
At that price, Garrett owns a 16.7% implied probability to win his second DPOY award in as many seasons.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Myles Garrett (CLE) | +500 |
| Micah Parsons (GB) | +750 |
| Maxx Crosby (LV) | +750 |
| Will Anderson Jr (HOU) | +800 |
| Aidan Hutchinson (DET) | +850 |
| Nick Bosa (SF) | +1200 |
| Nik Bonitto (DEN) | +1300 |
| T.J. Watt (Pit) | +1400 |
| Jared Verse (LAR) | +1500 |
| Brian Burns (NYG) | +1500 |
| Jalen Carter (Phi) | +2500 |
| Danielle Hunter (HOU) | +2500 |
| Laiatu Latu (IND) | +3000 |
| Fred Warner (SF) | +3500 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu (LAC) | +4000 |
| Chris Jones (KC) | +5000 |
| Josh Sweat (ARI) | +5000 |
| Nick Emmanwori (SEA) | +5000 |
| Kyle Hamilton (BAL) | +5000 |
| Abdul Carter (NYG) | +5000 |
| Montez Sweat (Chi) | +5000 |
| Will McDonald IV (NYJ) | +6600 |
| Cooper DeJean (PHI) | +6600 |
| Derek Stingley Jr. (Hou) | +6600 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson (NE) | +6600 |
| Roquan Smith (Bal) | +6600 |
| Quinyon Mitchell (PHI) | +6600 |
| Patrick Surtain II (Den) | +6600 |
| Bradley Chubb (MIA) | +8000 |
| Devin Lloyd (Jac) | +8000 |
| Byron Young (PHI) | +8000 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel (MIN) | +8000 |
| Leonard Williams (SEA) | +8000 |
| Carson Schwesinger (CLE) | +8000 |
| Brian Branch (Det) | +8000 |
| Jaycee Horn (Car) | +8000 |
| Kamari Lassiter (HOU) | +8000 |
| George Karlaftis (KC) | +10000 |
| Devon Witherspoon (Sea) | +10000 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad (DET) | +10000 |
| Talanoa Hufanga (DEN) | +10000 |
| Jeffery Simmons (Ten) | +10000 |
| Trent McDuffie (LAR) | +10000 |
| Derwin James (LAC) | +12500 |
| Zach Allen (Den) | +12500 |
| Xavier McKinney (GB) | +12500 |
| Kevin Byard (CHI) | +12500 |
| Budda Baker (Ari) | +12500 |
| Harold Landry III (NE) | +12500 |
| Alex Highsmith (PIT) | +12500 |
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Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Past Winners
| Year | DPOY Winner | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Myles Garrett | Defensive End |
| 2024 | Patrick Surtain II | Cornerback |
| 2023 | Myles Garrett | Defensive End |
| 2022 | Nick Bosa | Defensive End |
| 2021 | T.J. Watt | Outside Linebacker |
| 2020 | Aaron Donald | Defensive Tackle |
| 2019 | Stephon Gilmore | Cornerback |
| 2018 | Aaron Donald | Defensive Tackle |
| 2017 | Aaron Donald | Defensive Tackle |
| 2016 | Khalil Mack | Outside Linebacker |
| 2015 | J.J. Watt | Defensive End |
| 2014 | J.J. Watt | Defensive End |
| 2013 | Luke Kuechly | Linebacker |
| 2012 | J.J. Watt | Defensive End |
| 2011 | Terrell Suggs | Linebacker |
| 2010 | Troy Polamalu | Safety |
| 2009 | Charles Woodson | Cornerback |
| 2008 | James Harrison | Linebacker |
| 2007 | Bob Sanders | Safety |
| 2006 | Jason Taylor | Defensive End |
| 2005 | Brian Urlacher | Linebacker |
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