Defense wins championships, and great defenders win awards.
Last year, a defensive back won NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in 14 years.
Can Pat Surtain II repeat the feat?
Let's take a look at the odds for Defensive Player of the Year at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 7, as well as what to know.
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2025-26 NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Lions: +300
What to know: Over the summer, Hutchinson opened as the favorite to be named DPOY, and after dipping to start the season, he is back on top. In a Week 5 win over Cincy, he was dominant, recording a sack, a tackle for loss and five QB hits.
Micah Parsons, LB/DE, Packers: +320
What to know: Parsons and the Packers had a bye in Week 5. On the year, he has 2.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss.
Myles Garrett, DE, Browns: +450
What to know: Garrett has been spectacular through five weeks, even though he was slowed down a bit in Week 5. On the year, he has four sacks, eight tackles for loss and eight QB hits.
Nik Bonnito, DE, Broncos: +550
What to know: Bonitto is making an argument for the best linebacker in the league. In a Week 5 win over Philly, he had 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and three QB hits. Dominant.
Will Anderson Jr., DE, Texans: +1800
What to know: Anderson has three sacks, six tackles for loss and six QB hits for the 2-3 Texans. Like Parsons, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year (2023), but only Garrett has a DPOY award to his name among the top three on the oddsboard.
Jared Verse, DE, Rams: +2000
What to know: Verse was Defensive Rookie of the Year last season, and so far this year, he has two sacks, four tackles for loss, 11 QB hits and two forced fumbles. The Rams are 3-2.
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