The New York Jets figure to be heavily involved in the discussion surrounding the NFL’s 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year award. They have two players who rank among the top 10 favorites to win the award, per betting odds at FanDuel.
Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner, chosen fourth overall by New York in this year’s draft, is tied for the fifth-best odds at +1400. Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson, chosen 26th, is tied for the seventh-best odds at +1600.
Here are the current favorites to win Defensive Rookie of the Year at FanDuel:
- Kayvon Thibodeaux, NYG (+550)
- Aidan Hutchinson, DET (+600)
- Travon Walker, JAX (+1000)
- Kyle Hamilton, BAL (+1000)
- Ahmad Gardner, NYJ (+1400)
- Derek Stingley, HOU (+1400)
- Nakobe Dean, PHI (+1600)
- Jordan Davis, PHI (+1600)
- Jermaine Johnson, NYJ (+1600)
- Quay Walker, GB (+1600)
Gardner’s odds are a bit low relative to his draft position.