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David Bailey flies to New York.
The JETS took stud Texas Tech with the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and now he’s favored to win Defensive Rookie of the Year next season.
Let’s take a look at the first odds chart on DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 24.
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2026-27 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds
David Bailey (Jets): +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Sonny Styles (Commanders): +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
Arvell Reese (Giants): +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
Rueben Bain Jr. (Buccaneers): +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Caleb Downs (Cowboys): +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Mansoor Delane (Chiefs): +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Malachi Lawrence (Cowboys): +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Akheem Mesidor (Chargers): +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 in total)
Here’s what you need to know about the odds table:
Jetset: Bailey was a unanimous All-American last season for the Red Raiders, posting a Division 1 best 14.5 sacks and 12 best 19.5 tackles for loss. FOX Sports NFL analyst Rob Rang said of the Jets’ selection: “Finishing dead last in the AFC in sacks, the Jets made the right choice to add this year’s leading passer.” Bailey’s burst and curl are elite.
Betting on Buckyes: Three Ohio State Buckeyes were among the first seven picks, including linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5 and linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7. Rang said of Reese: “This is a fascinating selection for the Giants, because Reese gives the Giants as formidable a trio of edge rushers as there is in the NFL, teaming, of course, with recent top 10 selections Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux. of Reese to play off-ball The linebacker position, along with the dynamic passer project, gives new coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson a ton of flexibility and unlike some of the coaches who passed on Reese, Harbaugh has the security to give him time to develop. now an even better athlete in the middle of his Commanders defense in Styles There are only a few linebackers in NFL history with Styles’ combination of size and speed – Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher comes to mind.
