When the primary spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft ended, oddsmakers wasted no time establishing the favorites for Offensive Rookie of the 12 months.
Quarterback Cam Ward, chosen No. 1 total by the Tennessee Titans, and operating again Ashton Jeanty, taken at No. 6 by the Las Vegas Raiders, emerged because the early frontrunners, every carrying +350 odds to assert the award.
“Ashton Jeanty and Cam Ward are presently co-favorites to win Offensive Rookie of the 12 months — who you bought?” ESPN BET wrote on X.
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Carolina Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan is at +550, whereas Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Travis Hunter follows at +650.
Inexperienced Bay Packers large receiver Matthew Golden, Los Angeles Chargers operating again Omarion Hampton and New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart spherical out the notable contenders.
Surprisingly, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and operating again TreVeyon Henderson are within the dialog regardless of not being drafted within the first spherical.
Final season taught NFL followers that preseason favorites don’t at all times ship on expectations.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels gained Offensive Rookie of the 12 months regardless of coming into the season at +500 odds, outperforming Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams, who started because the heavy favourite at +130.
The 2025 season will reveal whether or not Ward and Jeanty can preserve their early momentum and translate the draft-day pleasure into manufacturing once they take the sector.
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