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Defensive Rookie of The Year Odds: Verse, Latu Lead the Way

October 9, 2024

Jared Verse, Rams DE (+225)

With the Rams offense decimated with injuries, the defense has spent more time on the field

and rookie Jared Verse hasn’t looked out of place. Through five games the 19th pick in the 2024

draft has 14 solo tackles, 8 assists and a sack. Despite his team at 1-4, Verse has stood out

defensively. With more field time his confidence will continue to build.

Laiatu Latu, Colts DE (+500)

When Laiatu Latu was drafted many thought he would be the favorite for this award. It was a

slow start as Latu only had one solo tackle through four games. But he had 4 against the

Jaguars including two assists. Latu has 2 forced fumbles, one recovered and is starting to find

his groove on the defense. What will likely hurt his chances is the Indy defense, currently dead

last giving up 419 yards a game.

Dallas Turner, Vikings DE (+1000)

Another player who was considered a top choice in the preseason was Dallas Turner. He was

selected 17th overall and a great fit for Brian Flores’ defense. After recording a sack in his first

game, Turner has been quiet since, and barely on the field. Since Week 1, he has just 3 solo

tackles and 2 assists. But as the Vikings continue to surprise, he could get more opportunities.

He’s too talented to be on the sidelines.

Byron Murphy II, Seahawks DE (+1200)

Byron Murphy II was a huge part of the Seahawks defense for the first couple of weeks with 6

total tackles and looked to fit in nicely. But he’s now missed a couple of games with injuries and

the longer he’s sidelined, the lesser his chance of taking this award despite being one of the

best defensive players of this class. If you are looking for value, he is an option but he has to get

healthy and then help the Hawks defense which has been brutalized the last two weeks.

T’Vondre Sweat, Titans DE (+1600)

T’Vondre Sweat did nothing in the first two weeks of the season but had two solid games since,

including one in prime time. In the Titans Monday night win against Miami, Sweat recorded six

total tackles, including 2.5 stuffs raising the eyebrows of many onlookers. The 2nd round pick

was named college football’s best interior lineman last year and is making an impact with

Tennessee. He does offer some long odds but with a second half surge, he could surprise

many.

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Jared Verse +225

Laiatu Latu +500

Kamari Lassiter +700

Dallas Turner +1000

Byron Murphy Ii +1200

Quinyon Mitchell +1400

T'vondre Sweat +1600

Chop Robinson +2500

Nate Wiggins +2500

Braden Fiske +2500

Terrion Arnold +3300

Calen Bullock +3300

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