- Based on closing odds, Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (-350) is predicted to win OROY.
- Based on closing odds, Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (-700) is predicted to win DROY.
- A quarterback has won Offensive Rookie of the Year four of the last six seasons.
Below, bettors can find a closing odds report for both NFL Rookie of the Year markets: Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year based on NFL oddsÂ
Who is Predicted to Win Offensive Rookie of the Year?
Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is predicted to win Offensive Rookie of the Year (OROY).
At -350, McMillan’s implied probability to win the award is 77.8%, up from a 52.4% probability after Week 18.
Who is Predicted to Win Defensive Rookie of the Year?
Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger is predicted to win Defensive Rookie of the Year (DROY).
At -700, Schwesinger’s price implies a 87.5% probability he wins the award, up slightly from 86.7% before Week 18.
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds
| Player | Opening Odds | Odds Before Week 18 | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | +1300 | -115 | -350 |
| Tyler Shough | +2000 | +135 | +250 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | +2000 | +1000 | +1500 |
| Jaxson Dart | +2500 | +1600 | +2000 |
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds
| Player | Opening Odds | Odds Before Week 18 | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | +6000 | -750 | -700 |
| Nick Emmanwori | +3000 | +800 | +500 |
| James Pearce Jr. | +1800 | +800 | +1400 |
McMillan delivered a strong Week 18 performance to boost his OROY odds.
Against Seattle in Week 17, McMillan notched only one reception for five yards. A week later, he caught four balls for 85 yards against Tampa Bay.
The performance, along with Shough’s loss in Atlanta, saw McMillan rise from -115 to -350 to win OROY. Shough (+250) remains the closest competitor based on closing odds.
Minimal changes occurred in the DROY race in Week 18.
Schwesinger, despite missing the finale against Cincinnati, closed at -700 to win DROY. Oddsmakers rate Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (+500) as the closest challenger to the Browns linebacker.
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. gained momentum late, but saw a probability reduction after Week 18.
That adjustment came despite a pair of sacks against the Saints, his second multi-sack game in his final four.
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Past NFL Rookie of the Year Winners
| Year | Offensive Rookie of the Year | Defensive Rookie of the Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jayden Daniels | Jared Verse |
| 2023 | C.J. Stroud | Will Anderson Jr. |
| 2022 | Garrett Wilson | Sauce Gardner |
| 2021 | Ja'Marr Chase | Micah Parson |
| 2020 | Justin Herbert | Chase Young |
| 2019 | Kyler Murray | Nick Bosa |
| 2018 | Saquon Barkley | Shaquille Leonard |
| 2017 | Alvin Kamara | Marshon Lattimore |
| 2016 | Dak Prescott | Joey Bosa |
| 2015 | Todd Gurley | Marcus Peters |
| 2014 | Odell Beckham Jr. | Aaron Donald |
| 2013 | Eddie Lacy | Sheldon Richardson |
| 2012 | Robert Griffin III | Luke Kuechly |
| 2011 | Cam Newton | Von Miller |
| 2010 | Sam Bradford | Ndamukong Suh |
| 2009 | Percy Harvin | Brian Cushing |
| 2008 | Matt Ryan | Jerod Mayo |
| 2007 | Adrian Peterson | Patrick Willis |
| 2006 | Vince Young | DeMeco Ryans |
| 2005 | Cadillac Williams | Shawne Merriman |
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