NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2026
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NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2026
The odds listed below were correct when published. For current NFL betting lines, see the live odds above.
- Will Anderson Jr +500
- Aidan Hutchinson +500
- T.J. Watt +750
- Maxx Crosby +1400
- Fred Warner +2200
- Trey Hendrickson +2200
- Nick Bosa +2200
- Nik Bonitto +2200
- Greg Rosseau +2500
- Abdul Cater +3000
- Danielle Hunter +3500
- Josh Hines-Allen +4000
- Brian Burns +4500
- Devin Lloyd +4500
- Jalen Carter +4500
- Christian Gonzalez +5000
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Winners By Year
Year | Winner | Position | Team |
2025 | Myles Garrett | Defensive End | Cleveland Browns |
2024 | Patrick Surtain II | Cornerback | Denver Broncos |
2023 | Myles Garrett | Defensive End | Cleveland Browns |
2022 | Nick Bosa | Defensive End | San Francisco 49ers |
2021 | T.J. Watt | Linebacker | Pittsburgh Steelers |
2020 | Aaron Donald | Defensive Tackle | Los Angeles Rams |
2019 | Stephon Gilmore | Cornerback | New England Patriots |
2018 | Aaron Donald | Defensive Tackle | Los Angeles Rams |
2017 | Aaron Donald | Defensive Tackle | Los Angeles Rams |
2016 | Khalil Mack | Outside Linebacker | Oakland Raiders |
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Favorites to Win NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2026
NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds change throughout the season, but some of the preseason favorites to win the award include Will Anderson Jr, Aidan Hutshinson, and T.J. Watt. Maxx Crosby, Fred Warner, and Trey Hendrickson are also towards the top of the preseason board. Live odds are available above.
Cleveland Browns' Defensive End Myles Garrett won the award in 2025. Patrick Surtain II, Nick Bosa, and T.J. Watt have also won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in recent seasons.
What are NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds?
An NFL Defensive Player of the Year bet is a wager on which player will win the award. Unlike betting on an individual NFL game, a Defensive Player of the Year wager will remain open until the end of the season.
Bettors can follow NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds throughout the regular season to see how the market changes. Odds may shorten for teams and players that outperform expectations, while players that struggle may see their odds lengthen.
How to Read NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds
NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are typically displayed using American odds. A player listed at +400, for example, would return $400 in profit on a winning $100 bet, plus the original $100 stake. A Defensive Player of the Year longshot at +5000 would return $5,000 in profit on the same $100 wager.
Lower positive odds generally indicate that the sportsbook views a player as more likely to win the award. As expectations change throughout the NFL season, each players' odds can move accordingly.
How to Bet on NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds
To bet on the 2026 NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner at Fanatics Sportsbook, navigate to the NFL futures markets and select the player you think will win the award. Add the selection to your bet slip, enter your wager amount and review the potential payout before placing the bet.
Defensive Player of the Year odds can change throughout the season, so the odds available when a wager is placed may differ from those offered later in the year.
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