One of the handful of surprises in the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft is that UCLA edge-rusher, Laiatu Latu, was the first defensive player selected. Dallas Turner was the betting favorite to be the first off the board, but it was Latu who was drafted at No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
Despite being the first defensive player taken, oddsmakers aren't fully convinced he's the best at his position in his rookie class. Betting odds have been released for who will be named the Defensive Rookie of the Year and Latu isn't set as the betting favorite.