Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Jaelan Phillips, a standout edge rusher from the University of Miami, is one of the early favorites to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.
Phillips, taken 18th, was the first defensive lineman drafted on Thursday night and is expected to make an immediate impact with the Dolphins during his rookie season, according to oddsmakers.
Phillips has the second-best odds to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2021, according to BetOnline. Phillips was given 7/1 odds, trailing only Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (4/1), who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 12th pick.