There's been some jostling on one side of the ball in the 2026-27 NFL Rookie of the Year odds, but an early front-runner is starting to emerge on the other.
Jeremiyah Love continues to lead the OROY odds, and he now holds an even more commanding position after going off for 109 yards from scrimmage in Week 3.
Meanwhile, David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez have been swapping positions atop the DROY odds, though the former is beginning to inch away after a standout performance with six tackles (three for a loss) and an interception.
Let's take a look at the latest NFL odds for Offensive ROY and Defensive ROY after Week 3, and make some NFL Rookie of the Year predictions.
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds
| Player Name |  Probability |
|---|---|
 Jeremiyah Love |
40% |
 Denzel Boston |
12% |
 Jadarian Price |
6% |
 Kenyon Sadiq |
6% |
 Carnell Tate |
5% |
 Fernando Mendoza |
4% |
| KC Concepcion |
4% |
| Carson Beck |
3% |
Odds as of 9-28. Percentages courtesy of Kalshi.
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NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year prediction
Although Carnell Tate isn’t flashy and spent the majority of his time in the shadow of both Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka at Ohio State, he’s an excellent route runner who brings little ego to a Tennessee Titans offense looking for a No. 1 WR.
Tate is an appealing value play while sitting fifth in this market, and he should get plenty of opportunities on a Titans team that will often be playing from behind.
OROY Pick: Carnell Tate (6% probability at Kalshi)
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds
| Player Name | Probability |
|---|---|
 Jacob Rodriguez |
24% |
| David Bailey |
17% |
 Arvell Reese |
11% |
 Sonny Styles |
11% |
 Caleb Downs |
9% |
 Mansoor Delane |
6% |
| Anthony Hill Jr. |
3% |
 Gabe Jacas |
3% |
Odds as of 9-28. Percentages courtesy of Kalshi.
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NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year prediction
The New York Jets snagged their edge rusher at No. 2 after selecting David Bailey, who’s fresh off a 14.5-sack season with Texas Tech.
Paired with Will McDonald IV on the other side, the two could complement each other well and give the Gang Green rookie a quick boost right off the bat. Bailey shined in Week 1 while recording four tackles and a sack. He followed that up with another sack in Week 2, alongside three tackles (including one for a loss) and a quarterback hit. Bailey then notched a season-best five tackles in Week 3, including one for a loss.
DROY Pick: David Bailey (17% probability at Kalshi)
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NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year history
Here's a look at the recent award history (preseason favorite and winner odds courtesy of Sports Odds History):
| Year | Favorite | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Ashton Jeanty |
 Tetairoa McMillan |
| 2024 |  Caleb Williams |
Jayden Daniels |
| 2023 |  Bijan Robinson |
 C.J. Stroud |
| 2022 |  George Pickens & Kenny Pickett |
Garrett Wilson |
| 2021 |  Trevor Lawrence |
 Ja'Marr Chase |
| 2020 | Joe Burrow |
 Justin Herbert |
| 2019 | Kyler Murray |
Kyler Murray |
| 2018 | Saquon Barkley |
Saquon Barkley |
| 2017 | Leonard Fournette |
 Alvin Kamara |
| 2016 | Ezekiel Elliott |
Dak Prescott |
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners by position
| Position | OROY winners |
|---|---|
| Running back | 40 |
| Quarterback | 12 |
| Wide Receiver | 2 |
| Tight end | 1 |
Bears legend Mike Ditka became the first — and so far only — tight end to win Offensive Rookie of the Year when he received the honor in 1961.
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year history
Here's a look at the recent award history (preseason favorite and winner odds courtesy of Sports Odds History):
| Year | Favorite | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Abdul Carter |
 Carson Schwesinger |
| 2024 |  Dallas Turner and  Laiatu Latu |
 Jared Verse |
| 2023 | Will Anderson Jr. |
Will Anderson Jr. |
| 2022 |  Aidan Hutchinson |
Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner |
| 2021 | Micah Parsons |
Micah Parsons |
| 2020 | Chase Young |
Chase Young |
| 2019 | Devin Bush |
 Nick Bosa |
| 2018 |  Bradley Chubb |
Shaquille Leonard |
| 2017 | Reuben Foster |
Marshon Lattimore |
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year winners by position
| Position | DROY winners |
|---|---|
| Linebacker | 29 |
| Defensive end | 13 |
| Cornerback | 10 |
| Defensive tackle | 7 |
| Safety | 2 |
A safety hasn’t won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in over 20 years, dating back to when Mark Carrier (1990) and Erik McMillan (1988) won the award twice over a three-year span.
NFL Rookie of the Year FAQ
Jeremiyah Love is the current favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, while Rueben Bain Jr. tops the Defensive Rookie of the Year odds.
Tetairoa McMillan was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year, while Carson Schwesinger was the Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The last No. 1 overall pick to win Offensive Rookie of the Year was Kyler Murray in 2019.
