2026 NFL DROY Odds: Is Jets Rookie David Bailey A Budding Superstar?

New York Jets' rookie David Bailey entered the season as the +450 favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, and after six weeks, his odds have gotten even shorter.

Let's check out the latest DROY oddsboard at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 21. 

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David Bailey +190

New York Jets

What To Know: Bailey was a unanimous All-American at Texas Tech last season, recording a Division I-best 14.5 sacks and a Big 12-best 19.5 tackles for loss. Through six weeks of his NFL career, he’s showing why he was the No. 2 overall pick. His five sacks lead the Jets and all NFL rookies, tying him for sixth leaguewide. His 23 quarterback pressures also lead all rookies and are tied for 14th in the NFL, while he’s tied for the league lead in forced fumbles.

Arvell Reese +275

New York Giants

What To Know: Arvell Reese was drafted with the fifth pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and so far, he's living up to the expectations. Through six weeks, Reece leads the NFL in total tackles with 34. Between him and Bailey, both New York teams seemed to have drafted a future defensive star this past spring. 

Jacob Rodriguez +400

Miami Dolphins

What To Know: Jacob Rodriguez was the favorite on the oddsboard after Week 3 but now, after six weeks, he's third on the board. One of his best games so far came against the Vikings in Week 4. In that game, he recorded 18 total tackles (nine solo, nine assists). The Dolphins' second-round pick has emerged as an unexpected contender for the award. Rodriguez leads the NFL with 11.4 tackles per game, totaling 57 combined tackles (25 solo, 32 assists) in five games before the Dolphins Week 6 bye. His 57 tackles lead all rookies and rank fourth in the NFL. If Rodriguez wins, he would become the second consecutive DROY selected outside the first round and just the fifth since 2000.

Sonny Styles +800

Washington Commanders

What To Know: Three Ohio State Buckeyes were selected in the first seven picks, including linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7.  Styles made his presence felt right away, recording four tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and a quarterback hit in his NFL debut against the Eagles. But the highlight came when he bulldozed Saquon Barkley on his way to his first career sack. Styles is coming off back-to-back 13 tackle games in Weeks 5 and 6. His versatility continues to be on full display as he has 46 tackles, four passes defensed, three TFLs, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble, and two QB hits through six games.