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    2023 NFL futures, odds: Defensive Rookie of the Year betting strategy includes best bets, key longshot values

    We continue previewing the 2023 NFL season by breaking down the Defensive Rookie of the Year odds and giving out our picks

    After breaking down the Offensive Rookie of the Year race earlier this week, it's time to turn our attention to the Defensive Rookie of the Year award as we continue to dive into 2023 NFL futures. The award features co-favorites in No. 3 overall pick Will Anderson and No. 9 overall pick Jalen Carter at +550. Next up are two more top-10 picks in Tyree Wilson (+650) and Devon Witherspoon (+700) in what's projected to be a wide-open competition for the award.

    Last year, Sauce Gardner had just two interceptions but led the league with 20 passes defensed, and that was enough to make him the Defensive Rookie of the Year winner with 46 of 50 first-place votes. Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson finished second in the voting after recording 9.5 sacks. Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen, a fifth-round draft pick who was in nobody's mind as a potential award winner prior to the season, finished third in the voting after recording six interceptions (returning one for a touchdown) with 16 passes defensed and three fumble recoveries.

    I'll dig more into what recent history regarding award winners means for our strategy, break down the field for Defensive Rookie of the Year below and identify who I think makes the most sense to back, including some longshots I think could be worth small-sized plays. But first, let's look at the full list of odds.

    2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year odds

    PlayerOdds
    PlayerOdds
    Jalen Carter +500
    BJ Ojulari +4000
    Will Anderson Jr. +500
    Kelee Ringo +4000
    Tyree Wilson +650
    Derick Hall +5000
    Devon Witherspoon +700
    Tuli Tuipulotu +5000
    Lukas Van Ness +1000
    Keeanu Benton +5000
    Christian Gonzalez +1000
    Gervon Dexter Sr. +5000
    Jack Campbell +1500
    Jartavius Martin +5000
    Emmanuel Forbes +1500
    DJ Turner +6000
    Nolan Smith +2000
    Tyrique Stevenson +6000
    Calijah Kancey +2000
    Daiyan Henley +6000
    Joey Porter Jr. +2200
    Isaiah Foskey +6000
    Deonte Banks +2200
    Zacch Pickens +6000
    Will McDonald IV +2500
    DJ Johnson +7500
    Brian Branch +3000
    Noah Sewell +7500
    Myles Murphy +3000
    Kobie Turner +7500
    Mazi Smith +3000
    Nick Herbig +7500
    Felix Anudike-Uzomah +3000
    Dorian Williams +7500
    Drew Sanders +3000
    Payton Wilson +7500
    Keion White +4000
    Siaki Ika +7500
    Bryan Bresee +4000
    Marte Mapu +10000
    Byron Young +4000
    Riley Moss +10000
    Cam Smith +4000
    Garrett Williams +10000
    Trenton Simpson +4000
    DeMarvion Overshown +10000

    Which favorites are worth playing to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, and which should be faded? And which candidates make for the best values to take home the award? ... Join SportsLine right now to see NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year futures betting strategy from SportsLine's No. 1 NFL expert!

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    R.J. White
    R.J. WhiteSuper Stat Geek

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