NFL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Love and Rodriguez Lead Both Races
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is the clear favorite for 2026 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at +105 to +140 as of October 3, 2026, and Miami Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez leads the Defensive Rookie of the Year board at +300 to +350. Here are both races across six sportsbooks, what each contender has done through Week 3, and how far the prices have moved since the season opened.
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds
The table shows the low and high price for each player across bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, Caesars, FanDuel and BetRivers on VegasInsider's live board, the best available number, and the implied probability of the median price. Award boards list only some of the rookies, so these percentages still include the sportsbooks' margin and cannot be de-vigged.
| Player | Team | Range | Best price | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | Cardinals RB | +105 to +140 | +140 (Caesars) | 43.5% |
| Denzel Boston | Browns WR | +425 to +500 | +500 (Caesars) | 18.2% |
| KC Concepcion | Browns WR | +1,100 to +1,200 | +1,200 (bet365 and others) | 7.7% |
| Carnell Tate | Titans WR | +1,000 to +1,500 | +1,500 (BetRivers) | 7.1% |
| Kenyon Sadiq | Jets TE | +1,200 to +1,500 | +1,500 (BetMGM, FanDuel, BetRivers) | 6.5% |
| Makai Lemon | Eagles WR | +2,000 to +2,500 | +2,500 (BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers) | 4.1% |
| Antonio Williams | Commanders WR | +2,500 to +3,000 | +3,000 (DraftKings) | 3.8% |
| Fernando Mendoza | Raiders QB | +2,500 to +3,500 | +3,500 (BetMGM, DraftKings) | 3.1% |
| Jordyn Tyson | Saints WR | +3,500 to +4,000 | +4,000 (BetMGM, FanDuel, BetRivers) | 2.6% |
Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals RB
The No. 3 overall pick from Notre Dame has been Arizona's offense. In the Week 3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Jeremiyah Love carried 21 times for 90 yards and caught five passes for 19 yards and a touchdown, 26 touches in all. Through three games he has about 160 rushing yards, 10 catches and two total touchdowns. His price has dropped from +370 at DraftKings in the preseason to as short as +105, which tells you the market sees a workload no other rookie can match.
Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, Browns WRs
Cleveland has two rookie receivers in the top three. Denzel Boston, the 39th pick out of Washington, had a big receiving day against Tampa Bay and has moved from +1,800 at DraftKings to the +425 to +500 range. He was held to 41 yards against Carolina in Week 3, so his case still depends on volume. KC Concepcion, the 24th pick from Texas A&M, sits at +1,100 to +1,200. The two share targets in the same offense, which caps both.
Kenyon Sadiq, Jets TE
The biggest mover of the week. Kenyon Sadiq caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 3, and DraftKings cut him from +4,000 to +1,400 (he is +1,200 there now). He is still priced behind two receivers.
Fernando Mendoza, Raiders QB
The No. 1 overall pick is only 3% to 4% on this board at +2,500 to +3,500. He is the name to watch if his production picks up for a 3-0 Las Vegas team.
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds
| Player | Team | Range | Best price | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | Dolphins LB | +300 to +350 | +350 (bet365, BetMGM, BetRivers) | 22.2% |
| David Bailey | Jets OLB | +450 to +500 | +500 (bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings) | 16.7% |
| Sonny Styles | Commanders LB | +600 to +750 | +750 (BetMGM) | 12.9% |
| Arvell Reese | Giants LB | +800 to +1,100 | +1,100 (Caesars, FanDuel) | 10.3% |
| Caleb Downs | Cowboys S | +800 to +1,300 | +1,300 (FanDuel) | 10% |
| Mansoor Delane | Chiefs CB | +1,200 to +2,000 | +2,000 (BetMGM) | 6.5% |
| Hezekiah Masses | Raiders CB | +1,300 to +1,600 | +1,600 (Caesars) | 6.7% |
| Dillon Thieneman | Bears S | +1,600 to +3,000 | +3,000 (BetRivers) | 4.8% |
Jacob Rodriguez, Dolphins LB
Jacob Rodriguez went 43rd overall out of Texas Tech and now leads the board. Against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3 he intercepted Patrick Mahomes and finished with six combined tackles, and Miami's 0-3 start has not slowed his rise. He is +300 to +350 as of October 3.
David Bailey, Jets OLB
The No. 2 overall pick opened as the favorite and has slipped to +450 to +500 while others made plays. Edge rushers usually win this award on sack totals, so his price will move fast once the sacks come.
Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, linebackers
Washington's Sonny Styles (No. 7 pick) had a sack in Week 1 and an interception plus a forced fumble in Week 3, and he is +600 to +750. The Giants' Arvell Reese (No. 5 pick) made 13 combined tackles, 10 solo, in the win over the Tennessee Titans and jumped from +1,300 to as short as +800 at BetMGM.
How NFL Rookie of the Year is decided
Both awards are voted on by a national media panel after the regular season and handed out at NFL Honors before the Super Bowl. Voters lean on season totals and team success, so early-season odds follow workload and highlight plays.
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