One of the most sophisticated handicapping props is for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Many of the biggest names in football history have won this award. Namely, the Bosa brothers, Joe and Nick, are recent NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award winners. Other past star-winners include Ndamukong Suh, Brian Urlacher, Charles Woodson, Derrick Thomas, Bill Maas, Lawrence Taylor, Jack Lambert, Mean Joe Greene, Claude Humphrey, and Lem Barney. The 2021 NFL Draft was a bumper crop for defenders. As a result, there are numerous realistic NFL betting odds candidates for 2021.
2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year SBG Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | +500 |
| Jaelan Phillips | +700 |
| Jamin Davis | +800 |
| Jeremiah Owusu Koramoah | +800 |
| Kwity Paye | +1000 |
| Zaven Collins | +1200 |
| Patrick Surtain II | +1400 |
| Jaycee Horn | +1400 |
| Gregory Rousseau | +1600 |
| Azeez Ojulari | +2000 |
| Gregory Newsom II | +2000 |
| Odafe Oweh | +2000 |
| Caleb Farley | +2500 |
| Eric Stokes | +2500 |
| Joe Tryon | +2500 |
Micah Parsons – Dallas Cowboys +500
Micah Parsons was the 12th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State by the Dallas Cowboys. Of course, being drafted by the Cowboys will put an immediate sportsbook spotlight on Parsons. Another potential factor in Parsons’ favor is that the Dallas defense has nowhere to go but up after a terrible 2020 campaign. By all accounts, Parsons rates as the most versatile rookie linebacker. And he has the ability to dominate. Parsons should be fresh after taking the 2020 season off due to the pandemic.
Jaelan Phillips – Miami Dolphins +700
As the 18th overall pick in the draft, Jaelen Phillips was a coveted outside linebacker. So, the Dolphins conveniently selected the Miami Hurricane product. Last year Phillips was a Second-Team All-American. He was originally one of the hottest college recruits in the country. After two years at UCLA, he transferred to The U, where he flourished.
Jamin Davis – Washington Football Team +800
Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis was drafted 19th overall by the Washington Football team. He brings an attractive combination of size, length, and the ability to pursue. One Pro football Bets intangible in favor of Davis is his team and coach. To be exact, Washington head coach Ron Rivera is a defensive mastermind. With his superior athleticism, Davis can both rush the quarterback or defend receivers. Of major concern is that he has only 11 career starts in college.
Chase Young won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for the Washington Football Team last year. Certainly, Rivera can make it happen for Davis in 2021.
Jeremiah Owusu Koramoah – Cleveland Browns +800
Cleveland selected Jeremiah Owusu Koramoah out of Notre Dame in the 2nd round as the 52nd overall pick. In 2020 Owusu Koramoah was the Butkus Award winner, ACC Player of the Year, and a Unanimous All-American. In turn, he gives the Browns a needed element as far as explosiveness and physicality.
Kwity Paye – Indianapolis Colts +1000
Indianapolis selected Kwity Paye as the 21st overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan. Paye is a defensive end that has the speed to be a natural EDGE rusher. Additionally, Paye brings the intangible of being a good team leader. By reason of his time as a Michigan Wolverines captain. Paye will be an explosive pass rusher for a Colts team almost certain to make the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year SBG Best Bet: Kwity Paye.