2026 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award Odds: Myles Garrett Seeks Hollywood Encore

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TheNFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are stacked with pass rushers, including single-season sack record holder Myles Garrett, who was traded to the Los Angeles Rams last week.

Garrett is going for his second straight and third overall Defensive Player of the Year award in 2026-27, and he's seen his NFL odds shorten from +600 to +430 following the blockbuster deal.

NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds

Player	Team
Myles Garrett	Los Angeles Rams	+430
Will Anderson Jr.	Houston Texans	+750
Aidan Hutchinson	Detroit Lions	+1200
Nik Bonitto	Denver Broncos	+1400
Maxx Crosby	Las Vegas Raiders	+2000
Jalen Carter	Philadelphia Eagles	+2500
Danielle Hunter	Houston Texans	+2500
Pat Surtain II	Denver Broncos	+2700
T.J. Watt	Pittsburgh Steelers	+2700
Derek Stingley Jr.	Houston Texans	+2700

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NFL Defensive Player of the Year opening odds

Here is a look at the opening odds for NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Myles Garrett (+425) opened as the betting favorite.

• Myles Garrett (+425)
• Micah Parsons (+800)
• Maxx Crosby (+800)
• Aidan Hutchinson (+800)
• Will Anderson Jr. (+800)
• Nik Bonitto (+1200)
• Nick Bosa (+1200)
• Jared Verse (+1200)
• Brian Burns (+1200)
• T.J. Watt (+1400)
• Trey Hendrickson (+2500)
• Jalen Carter (+2500)
• Danielle Hunter (+2500)
• Laiatu Latu (+2800)
• Fred Warner (+3000)
• Tuli Tuipulotu (+3000)
• Josh Sweat (+4000)
• Chris Jones (+4000)
• Quinyon Mitchell (+5000)
• Montez Sweat (+5000)
• Kyle Hamilton (+5000)
• Josh Hines-Allen (+5000)
• Cooper DeJean (+5000)

NFL Defensive Player of the Year prediction

New York Giants pass rusher Brian Burns is coming off a 16.5-sack season, trailing only Garrett.

Burns also finished Top 5 among all edge rushers in pass-rush win rate on third down last season. With New York expected to contend for a playoff spot following its coaching staff overhaul, his odds could shorten quickly if the Giants start stacking wins early.

At +3500, I wouldn't mind taking a shot on Burns prior to Week 1 action.

DPOY Pick: Brian Burns (+3500 at FanDuel)

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NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting trends

Since this award was first given out in 1974, eight defensive players have claimed this award more than once. However, no defensive back has ever won it multiple times.

While voters for the NFL MVP Award seem to take team success into the equation, the same hasn't necessarily been true for DPOY accolades. Five of the last 10 winners of the DPOY award were on defenses that ranked outside the Top 10.

NFL Defensive Player of the Year history

A quick look at the NFL DPOY winners since 2000 andthe position they played.

Year	NFL DPOY Award Winner	Position
2025	Myles Garrett	DE
2024	Patrick Surtain II	CB
2023	Myles Garrett	DE
2022	Nick Bosa	DE
2021	T.J. Watt	Edge
2020	Aaron Donald	DT
2019	Stephon Gilmore	CB
2018	Aaron Donald	DT
2017	Aaron Donald	DT
2016	Khalil Mack	Edge
2015	J.J. Watt	DE
2014	J.J. Watt	DE
2013	Luke Kuechly	LB
2012	J.J. Watt	DE
2011	Terrell Suggs	Edge
2010	Troy Polamalu	S
2009	Charles Woodson	DB
2008	James Harrison	Edge
2007	Bob Sanders	S
2006	Jason Taylor	Edge
2005	Brian Urlacher	LB
2004	Ed Reed	S
2003	Ray Lewis	LB
2002	Derrick Brooks	LB
2001	Michael Strahan	DE
2000	Ray Lewis	LB

NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners by position

Position	Number of DPOY awards
Linebacker	17
Defensive end	14
Defensive tackle	10
Cornerback	7
Safety	5

Linebackers have historically dominated this honor, and only two defensive backs have taken home the award in the last 10 seasons.

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