2024-25 NFL DPOY: Odds & Lines for the NFL's Best Defensive Players
Player | Odds |
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T.J. Watt - Pittsburgh Steelers | +105 |
Will Anderson - Houston Texans | +600 |
Chris Jones - Kansas City Chiefs | +650 |
Dexter Lawrence - New York Giants | +1000 |
Nick Bosa - San Francisco 49ers | +1200 |
Xavier McKinney - Green Bay Packers | +1600 |
Fred Warner - San Francisco 49ers | +2000 |
Pat Surtain - Denver Broncos | +2000 |
Maxx Crosby - Las Vegas Raiders | +2000 |
Myles Garrett - Cleveland Browns | +2200 |
Trey Hendrickson - Cincinnati Bengals | +4000 |
Brian Branch - Detroit Lions | +4000 |
Danielle Hunter - Houston Texans | +4000 |
Micah Parsons - Dallas Cowboys | +5000 |
Will McDonald - New York Jets | +5000 |
Kyle Van Noy - Baltimore Ravens | +5000 |
Jalen Carter - Philadelphia Eagles | +6000 |
Marlon Humphrey - Baltimore Ravens | +7500 |
Montez Sweat - Chicago Bears | +8000 |
Josh Hines-Allen - Jacksonville Jaguars | +10000 |
Khalil Mack - Los Angeles Chargers | +10000 |
Jonathan Greenard - Minnesota Vikings | +10000 |
Kyle Hamilton - Baltimore Ravens | +10000 |
Sam Hubbard - Cincinnati Bengals | +10000 |
Andrew Van Ginkel - Minnesota Vikings | +10000 |
Sauce Gardner - New York Jets | +10000 |
Travon Walker - Jacksonville Jaguars | +10000 |
Greg Rousseau - Buffalo Bills | +10000 |
Zack Baun - Philadelphia Eagles | +10000 |
Jaylon Johnson - Chicago Bears | +12500 |
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook, updated in real-time. Confused? Learn more about how American odds work
The Defensive Player of the Year award has basically become the “Pass Rusher of the Year” award. Sacks are a sexy stat, and they’ve carry a lot of weight over the past 25 seasons.
A pass rusher’s won it it 20 times over that span while defensive backs captured it five times. The most recent defensive back to win it was Stephon Gilmore in 2019 when he had six interceptions with two pick-sixes and 20 passes defensed for the Patriots. The others to win it were Troy Polamalu in 2010, Charles Woodson in 2009, Bob Sanders in 2007 and Ed Reed in 2004.
The AP Defensive Player of the Year award is voted on by “a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league" before the playoffs begin.
This will mark the third year that a weighted system is used. First-place votes are worth five points while second are worth three and third one. Three finalists are announced at the end of January with the winner revealed at the NFL Honors ceremony the day before the Super Bowl.
2024-25 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds Comparison
Compare odds for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year across all major U.S. sportsbooks.
FUTURES | Consensus | Cons. | |||||
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T.J. WattT.Watt | +100 | N/A | +105 | +100 | +100 | +100 | |
Will AndersonW.Anderson | +550 | N/A | +600 | +450 | +550 | +600 | |
Chris JonesC.Jones | +650 | N/A | +650 | +550 | +1500 | +1000 | |
Dexter LawrenceD.Lawrence | +1000 | N/A | +1000 | +800 | +1400 | +1000 | |
Nick BosaN.Bosa | +1500 | N/A | +1200 | +1500 | +1500 | +1500 | |
Kerby JosephK.Joseph | +1600 | N/A | N/A | +1600 | N/A | N/A | |
Xavier McKinneyX.McKinney | +1600 | N/A | +1600 | +1000 | +1900 | +2000 | |
Pat SurtainP.Surtain | +2000 | N/A | +2000 | +2200 | +1900 | +2000 | |
Maxx CrosbyM.Crosby | +2000 | N/A | +2000 | +2000 | +5000 | +4000 | |
Fred WarnerF.Warner | +2900 | N/A | +2000 | +3500 | +2900 | +3000 | |
Danielle HunterD.Hunter | +3500 | N/A | +4000 | +3500 | +2700 | +4000 | |
Myles GarrettM.Garrett | +4000 | N/A | +2200 | +4000 | +5500 | +4000 | |
Brian BranchB.Branch | +4000 | N/A | +4000 | +1800 | +4000 | +4000 | |
Trey HendricksonT.Hendrickson | +4000 | N/A | +4000 | +5000 | +4000 | +4000 | |
Will McDonaldW.McDonald | +5000 | N/A | +5000 | +3500 | +12000 | +10000 | |
Jonathon CooperJ.Cooper | +6000 | N/A | N/A | +6000 | N/A | N/A | |
Kyle Van NoyK.Van Noy | +6000 | N/A | +5000 | +6000 | +12000 | N/A | |
Jalen CarterJ.Carter | +6000 | N/A | +6000 | +3000 | +10000 | +8000 | |
Andrew Van GinkelA.Van Ginkel | +6678 | N/A | +10000 | +5000 | +15000 | +15000 | |
Cameron HeywardC.Heyward | +7500 | N/A | N/A | +7500 | +20000 | N/A | |
Montez SweatM.Sweat | +8000 | N/A | +8000 | +7500 | +12000 | +10000 | |
Odafe OwehO.Oweh | +9000 | N/A | N/A | +9000 | +15000 | N/A | |
Micah ParsonsM.Parsons | +9000 | N/A | +5000 | +9000 | +15000 | +10000 | |
Marlon HumphreyM.Humphrey | +9000 | N/A | +7500 | +9000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Zyon McCollumZ.McCollum | +9000 | N/A | N/A | +9000 | +10000 | N/A | |
Nik BonittoN.Bonitto | +9000 | N/A | N/A | +9000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Travon WalkerT.Walker | +10000 | N/A | +10000 | +7500 | +15000 | +15000 | |
Greg RousseauG.Rousseau | +10000 | N/A | +10000 | +7500 | +12000 | N/A | |
Khalil MackK.Mack | +10000 | N/A | +10000 | +6000 | +15000 | +15000 | |
Jonathan GreenardJ.Greenard | +10000 | N/A | +10000 | +4000 | +12000 | +15000 | |
Kyle HamiltonK.Hamilton | +10000 | N/A | +10000 | +15000 | +10000 | +15000 | |
Sauce GardnerS.Gardner | +10000 | N/A | +10000 | +20000 | +10000 | +15000 | |
Zack BaunZ.Baun | +10000 | N/A | +10000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Bobby WagnerB.Wagner | +12000 | N/A | N/A | +12000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Josh Hines-AllenJ.Hines-Allen | +12000 | N/A | +10000 | +12000 | +12000 | +15000 | |
Jaylon JohnsonJ.Johnson | +12500 | N/A | +12500 | +12000 | +15000 | +15000 | |
Minkah FitzpatrickM.Fitzpatrick | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Leonard WilliamsL.Williams | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +40000 | N/A | |
George KarlaftisG.Karlaftis | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Brian BurnsB.Burns | +15000 | N/A | +12500 | +15000 | +15000 | +15000 | |
Boye MafeB.Mafe | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +20000 | N/A | |
Nnamdi MadubuikeN.Madubuike | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Zach AllenZ.Allen | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +12000 | +10000 | |
Jaire AlexanderJ.Alexander | +15000 | N/A | +15000 | +15000 | +20000 | +20000 | |
Vita VeaV.Vea | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +40000 | +30000 | |
Quinnen WilliamsQ.Williams | +15000 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +15000 | +20000 | |
Jessie BatesJ.Bates III | +16364 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +18000 | +20000 | |
Rashan GaryR.Gary | +17145 | N/A | N/A | +15000 | +20000 | +20000 | |
Kobie TurnerK.Turner | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | N/A | N/A | |
Josh SweatJ.Sweat | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | +20000 | +20000 | |
Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahJ.Owusu-Koramoah | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | N/A | N/A | |
Jeffery SimmonsJ.Simmons | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Jalen RamseyJ.Ramsey | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Carl GrandersonC.Granderson | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | +20000 | N/A | |
Derek StingleyD.Stingley | +20000 | N/A | +12500 | +20000 | +18000 | +20000 | |
A.J. TerrellA.Terrell | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | +25000 | +20000 | |
Pat JonesP.Jones | +20000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +20000 | N/A | |
Trent McDuffieT.McDuffie | +20000 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Sam HubbardS.Hubbard | +20000 | N/A | +10000 | +20000 | N/A | N/A | |
Keion WhiteK.White | +22223 | N/A | N/A | +20000 | +25000 | +20000 | |
Christian WilkinsC.Wilkins | +25000 | N/A | +25000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Byron YoungB.Young | +25000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +25000 | N/A | |
Julian LoveJ.Love | +25000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +25000 | N/A | |
Nick BoltonN.Bolton | +27274 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +25000 | N/A | |
Lavonte DavidL.David | +27274 | N/A | +12500 | +30000 | +25000 | N/A | |
Chase YoungC.Young | +27274 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +25000 | N/A | |
Roquan SmithR.Smith | +27274 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +20000 | +30000 | |
Patrick QueenP.Queen | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Matthew JudonM.Judon | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | +40000 | |
Marshon LattimoreM.Lattimore | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Malcolm RodriguezM.Rodriguez | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Leonard FloydL.Floyd | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Laiatu LatuL.Latu | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Kevin ByardK.Byard | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Justin SimmonsJ.Simmons | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | +40000 | |
Jonathan AllenJ.Allen | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Joey PorterJ.Porter | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Joey BosaJ.Bosa | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Jeremy ChinnJ.Chinn | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Jaycee HornJ.Horn | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Jared VerseJ.Verse | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Jalen PitreJ.Pitre | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Harrison SmithH.Smith | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Harold LandryH.Landry | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Grady JarrettG.Jarrett | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Foyesade OluokunF.Oluokun | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Ernest JonesE.Jones | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Ed OliverE.Oliver | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Devon WitherspoonD.Witherspoon | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | +30000 | |
Derwin JamesD.James | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Daron PayneD.Payne | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Budda BakerB.Baker | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Antoine WinfieldA.Winfield | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Darius SlayD.Slay | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Asante SamuelA.Samuel | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Justin ReidJ.Reid | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Calais CampbellC.Campbell | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Zaven CollinsZ.Collins | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Stephon GilmoreS.Gilmore | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Jaquan BriskerJ.Brisker | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Jordan WhiteheadJ.Whitehead | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Paulson AdeboP.Adebo | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Joe Tryon-ShoyinkaJ.Tryon-Shoyinka | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Alex HighsmithA.Highsmith | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | |
Haason ReddickH.Reddick | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Dallas TurnerD.Turner | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Denico AutryD.Autry | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Bryan BreseeB.Bresee | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Jonathan JonesJ.Jones | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Alontae TaylorA.Taylor | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Kristian FultonK.Fulton | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Dante FowlerD.Fowler | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Byron MurphyB.Murphy | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Za'Darius SmithZ.Smith | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +20000 | N/A | |
Zach SielerZ.Sieler | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | N/A | |
Yaya DiabyY.Diaby | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +30000 | +30000 | |
Von MillerV.Miller | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Tyrann MathieuT.Mathieu | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | N/A | |
Trevon DiggsT.Diggs | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | +40000 | |
Riq WoolenR.Woolen | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Quandre DiggsQ.Diggs | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Preston SmithP.Smith | +30000 | N/A | N/A | +30000 | +40000 | N/A | |
Kenny MooreK.Moore II | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Quincy WilliamsQ.Williams | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Jonathan CooperJ.Cooper | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Grant DelpitG.Delpit | +30000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +30000 | N/A | |
Jadeveon ClowneyJ.Clowney | +30775 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Jevon HollandJ.Holland | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Zaire FranklinZ.Franklin | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Jordyn BrooksJ.Brooks | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Jack JonesJ.Jones | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Demario DavisD.Davis | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | +40000 | |
Christian GonzalezC.Gonzalez | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Charvarius WardC.Ward | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Joshua UcheJ.Uche | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Bryce HuffB.Huff | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Tuli TuipulotuT.Tuipulotu | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
L'Jarius SneedL.Sneed | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Kyle DuggerK.Dugger | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Talanoa HufangaT.Hufanga | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Nate WigginsN.Wiggins | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Devin LloydD.Lloyd | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Greg NewsomeG.Newsome | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Kenny ClarkK.Clark | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Devonte WyattD.Wyatt | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonC.Gardner-Johnson | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Marcus WilliamsM.Williams | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Terrel BernardT.Bernard | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
James BradberryJ.Bradberry | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Tyson CampbellT.Campbell | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Malik HookerM.Hooker | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Quinyon MitchellQ.Mitchell | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Tremaine EdmundsT.Edmunds | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
T.J. EdwardsT.Edwards | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Arik ArmsteadA.Armstead | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Kayvon ThibodeauxK.Thibodeaux | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Kool-Aid McKinstryK.McKinstry | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Geno StoneG.Stone | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A | |
Micah HydeM.Hyde | +40000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +40000 | N/A |
Past NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award Recipients
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year last season, but can he grab another award victory this year? Check out the list of the most recent winners of the prestigious award given to the league's best defensive player.
Data via SportsOddsHistory
Year | Winner | Position |
2014 | J.J. Watt | DE |
2015 | J.J. Watt | DE |
2016 | Khalil Mack | LB |
2017 | Aaron Donald | DT |
2018 | Aaron Donald | DT |
2019 | Stephon Gilmore | CB |
2020 | Aaron Donald | DT |
2021 | T.J. Watt | LB |
2022 | Nick Bosa | DE |
2023 | Myles Garrett | DE |
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is given the most outstanding defensive player in a given season -- but what does that mean, exactly? Over the years, the DPOY has been awarded to players from various defensive positions, though pass rushers have dominated the award, since sacks are more quantifiable than most other defensive metrics.
Edge Rushers: The Sack Masters
Edge rushers—players who line up on the outside of the defensive line or as outside linebackers and are primarily tasked with rushing the quarterback—have been the most common recipients of the DPOY award. These players are typically recognized for their ability to consistently disrupt the passing game, either by sacking the quarterback, forcing fumbles, or pressuring the quarterback into making mistakes. In a league where the passing game has become increasingly dominant, the ability to disrupt the quarterback is one of the most valuable defensive skills.
To win the DPOY, an edge rusher usually needs to have a season where they lead the league or rank near the top in sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles. Players like Aaron Donald, T.J. Watt, and Khalil Mack have epitomized the type of impact an edge rusher needs to have to win the award. Aaron Donald, who has won the DPOY three times (2017, 2018, and 2020), is known not just for his sack totals but for his ability to dominate the line of scrimmage, disrupt plays in the backfield, and consistently demand double teams from offensive linemen.
Defensive Tackles: The Interior Disruptors
While edge rushers often receive the most attention, dominant defensive tackles have also been frequent winners of the DPOY. Defensive tackles play a crucial role in both stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback from the interior of the defensive line. To win the DPOY, a defensive tackle typically needs to not only excel in these areas but also show the ability to take over games by collapsing the pocket, making tackles for loss, and controlling the line of scrimmage.
Aaron Donald, primarily a defensive tackle, is a prime example of this. His ability to penetrate offensive lines and disrupt both the run and pass games has made him one of the most dominant defensive players of his generation. His three DPOY awards are a testament to his impact on the game from the interior of the defensive line. Other notable defensive tackles who have won the award include Warren Sapp and J.J. Watt (who also played as a defensive end), both of whom were known for their ability to wreak havoc from the inside.
Linebackers: The Defensive Leaders
Linebackers, particularly those who play in the middle of the defense, have also been prominent winners of the DPOY. These players are often considered the "quarterbacks" of the defense, responsible for calling plays, making adjustments, and ensuring that all players are in the right position. Linebackers who win the DPOY typically have a well-rounded skill set, excelling in run defense, pass coverage, and pass rushing.
To win the DPOY, a linebacker usually needs to lead their team in tackles while also contributing with sacks, interceptions, and forced fumbles. Players like Ray Lewis and Luke Kuechly exemplify the type of impact a linebacker must have to win the award. Ray Lewis, a two-time DPOY winner, was known for his leadership, tackling ability, and knack for making game-changing plays, whether through a key sack, interception, or forced fumble. Kuechly, who won the award in 2013, was celebrated for his football intelligence, sideline-to-sideline range, and ability to impact both the run and pass game.
Defensive Backs: The Ball Hawks
Although less common, defensive backs—cornerbacks and safeties—have also won the DPOY, particularly those who excel at creating turnovers and shutting down opposing receivers. For a defensive back to win the DPOY, they typically need to have an exceptional season in terms of interceptions and pass breakups. You can't be too good where no quarterback is throwing your way.
Players like Charles Woodson and Stephon Gilmore have won the DPOY by being the best in coverage and consistently taking away a team's top receiving threat. Gilmore, who won the award in 2019, was known for his ability to lock down receivers in man coverage, leading the league in interceptions and pass breakups that season. Woodson, a versatile defensive back who won the award in 2009, was celebrated for his ability to play multiple positions in the secondary, his football IQ, and his knack for making big plays when it mattered most.