Opening 2019 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Nick Bosa Listed as Favorite
- Edge rusher Nick Bosa (#2, San Francisco 49ers) is the early Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite
- Tackle Quinnen Williams (#3, New York Jets) has the second-best odds
- Only two interior lineman have won Defensive Rookie of the Year since 1995
The first defensive player off the board in the NFL Draft was Nick Bosa (Ohio State) at #2 to the San Francisco 49ers. Joey’s little brother is now listed as the favorite to win the 2019 Defensive Rookie of the Year.
2019 Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds
| Will the following players win 2019 NFL DPOY? | “Yes” odds | “No” odds |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa (EDGE, 49ers) | +200 | -300 |
| Quinnen Williams (DT, Jets) | +500 | -800 |
| Josh Allen (EDGE, Jaguars) | +600 | -1200 |
| Clelin Ferrell (EDGE, Raiders) | +1000 | -2000 |
*odds taken 4/29
Somewhat surprisingly, oddsmakers are allowing bettors to take the YES and NO on each player in their DPOY prop.
There are two bets in particular worth taking a long look at, one player to win and one player to fade.
They already got me looking great in the new #Madden20! RT if you're gonna trade for Joey and team us up! #EAathlete https://t.co/sHMtYasflW pic.twitter.com/2lbfNftsfX
— Nick Bosa (@nbsmallerbear) April 26, 2019
Nick Bosa Is the Favorite for a Reason
Nick Bosa fell into the 49ers lap when the Arizona Cardinals selected a quarterback in the 1st round for the second straight year. Bosa was a beast at Ohio State, finishing with 29 tackles for loss in 29 games as a Buckeye. He should star immediately on a 49er defensive line that is desperate for an elite pass rusher.
Nick Bosa goes No. 2 to the 49ers 👀 pic.twitter.com/VLcVBUTBpa
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 26, 2019
Bosa has exceptional size and speed and should rack up the stats that award voters will be looking for.
Another reason to like Bosa? He’s been able to equal his brother Joey every step of the way and this should be no exception. The Chargers’ defensive end was selected 3rd overall in 2016 and won the award. Now his brother Nick was selected 2nd and has a chance to keep pace.
Getting +200 on the player I think is a considerable favorite is reasonable value.
PICK: NICK BOSA: YES (+200)
Fade Quinnen Williams from the Jets
Landing a talent like Quinnen Williams at #3 is something very rare. When the Jets tried to move down but couldn’t find a taker, they ultimately made the right decision by drafting the best player on the board, even though he doesn’t exactly fit a need.
So if I love Williams as a player, why the rush to fade him? His position mostly.
Jets fans … meet Quinnen Williams 🤝 pic.twitter.com/mCLzEsgxZf
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 26, 2019
He is a massive force in the middle of the line, but the fact is, it just isn’t a very sexy position that lends itself to winning DPOY.
Since 1995, only two interior lineman have won the Rookie of the Year: Aaron Donald in 2014 and Ndamukong Suh in 2010. Most years, you’ll see a player racking up sacks or interceptions winning the hardware. Williams won’t be able to do either of those things in the middle of the line.
It will cost you a big time investment but that’s what this is, more an investment than a wager. Take someone in the field to win the award over Williams for -800 and try not to sweat the price tag.
PICK: QUINNEN WILLIAMS: NO (-800)
Ryan has been working at TSN for over eleven years, and is now a lead writer and content producer at That's Hockey. Over the years, he's launched and hosted TSN's first NCAAF podcast, The College Football Show, and been featured on the likes of TSN 1050, Sportscentre, and That's Hockey 2Nite.
