2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

The top candidates for Rookie of the Year this season are New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart and Tampa Bay Buccaneers dynamo WR Emeka Egbuka.

Dart became the starting QB in the Big Apple back in Week 4 after the Giants started the season 0-3 and Brian Daboll realized Russell Wilson was going to get him fired if he didn’t make the switch to the 25th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

For the most part, Dart has played extremely well to begin his pro career. He is coming off a career-best 283 yards and four-touchdown outing (three passing, one rushing) against the Broncos. However, Dart was also part of one of the worst fourth-quarter collapses in the modern era, as Denver scored 33 points in the fourth quarter, some of that fueled by a devastating interception thrown by Dart late in the game, to complete the unfathomable 33-32 comeback win over the Giants in Week 7.

Egbuka was expected to miss time with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 6. However, he shook it off well enough to play in the Bucs’ 24-6 Week 7 loss to the Lions on MNF, finishing with a team-high 58 yards on four receptions. Egbuka will be heavily relied on by the Bucs offense moving forward, especially with Mike Evans lost for the season due to a broken clavicle and Chris Godwin back on the injured list with a fibula injury.

Before we jump into the rest of the race for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, here’s how the betting odds stand as we enter Week 8.

Week 8 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds Report

Player	Current Odds to Win NFL OROTY	Odds to Win NFL OROTY Entering Week 6	Odds to Win NFL OROTY Entering Week 4	Preseason Odds to Win NFL OROTY
Jaxson Dart (Giants)	+100	+185	+650	+2500
Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)	+175	+120	+360	+4000
Tyler Warren (Colts)	+650	+1400	+600	+3500
Quinshon Judkins (Browns)	+1300	+1800	+1000	+2000
Tetairoa McMillan (Panthers)	+1500	+1200	+850	+1300
Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)	+2000	+1000	+1000	+250
Cam Skattebo (Giants)	+3000	+1800	+2500	+8000
Cam Ward (Titans)	+8000	+3000	+700	+250
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Commanders)	+8000	+3300	+3500	+5000
Dillon Gabriel (Browns)	+8000	+4000	+5000	+10000

The Favorites

Jaxson Dart (+100) – QB – New York Giants

It’s been a long time since Giants fans had real hope for the future of their football team, but perhaps there’s light at the end of the tunnel after all. Despite their 2-5 record, it appears they may have finally found a quarterback worth getting excited about. Of course, Giants fans once felt the same way about Daniel Jones, and we all saw how the organization ultimately handled that situation.

That said, Dart has been a pleasant surprise at the start of his professional career, throwing for 791 yards with seven touchdown passes and three interceptions, while also rushing for 178 yards and three more scores. The numbers aren’t overly flashy, but the Giants are at least competing, and as mentioned earlier, they probably should have come away with a big road win over a strong Broncos team that currently leads the AFC West.

If Dart can keep the Giants competitive the rest of the way and continue to improve week by week, he’s the only player likely to keep pace with Egbuka at the top of the odds board. And given that he plays the most important position in sports for a team based in the New York Metro area, it’s easy to see Dart eventually emerging on top in this race.

Best OROTY Betting Odds: DraftKings Sportsbook (+105)

Emeka Egbuka (+175) – WR – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

If not for the emergence of Jaxson Dart as the Giants’ starting quarterback, the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year race might already feel like a foregone conclusion, as Buccaneers rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka has been nothing short of spectacular in his debut season.

Egbuka hit a bit of a snag over the past two weeks after suffering a hamstring injury during Tampa Bay’s 30-19 win over the 49ers in Week 6. However, he managed to return to the lineup in Week 7 and showed few signs of being limited, hauling in four catches for 58 yards in the Bucs’ 24-9 loss to the Lions.

He’ll be counted on even more in Week 8, with Tampa’s receiving corps battered all season and now down Mike Evans for the year and Chris Godwin for at least this game. That means more targets, more production, and more momentum in the Rookie of the Year race. If Egbuka plays a key role in helping Tampa secure one of the top playoff seeds in the NFC, that could very well tilt the race in his favor over Dart.

Best OROTY Betting Odds: BetMGM Sportsbook (+250)

In The Mix

Tyler Warren (+650) – TE – Indianapolis Colts

The Colts have been one of the biggest surprises of the young season, and dynamic rookie tight end Tyler Warren has been a key reason why Shane Steichen’s offense is firing on all cylinders during Indy’s 6-1 start.

New Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has quickly developed a strong connection with the 14th overall pick out of Penn State, targeting him for 33 receptions, 439 yards and three touchdowns.

While Warren has been a steady presence in the lineup, his path to Offensive Rookie of the Year largely depends on the two frontrunners stumbling down the stretch. Still, much like Egbuka, the fact that he is producing on a contender only strengthens his case. If Warren strings together a few big performances in the coming weeks, he is a name worth watching, especially at +650 where he still holds tremendous value.

If he does pull it off, Warren would become the first tight end in NFL history to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Best OROTY Betting Odds: FanDuel Sportsbook (+650)

Quinshon Judkins (+1300) – WR – Carolina Panthers

Prior to the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season, few people would have projected Quinshon Judkins to be the top rookie running back by Week 8. With players like Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton in the mix, and considering Judkins was not even signed until right before the season began, expectations were minimal.

Yet that is exactly what has happened. While Judkins is unlikely to unseat the three frontrunners ahead of him, any setback for Dart, Egbuka or Warren could quickly put him back in the conversation.

The Browns offense has been limited for much of the year, but Judkins looks like a potential star. He has topped 80 rushing yards and scored a touchdown in four of his last five games. His most recent outing against the Dolphins was a workhorse performance with 25 carries for 84 yards and three touchdowns.

If you are not looking to back Dart or Egbuka and prefer a sleeper pick, Judkins stands out as the best value option at this stage of the season.

Best OROTY Betting Odds: FanDuel Sportsbook (+1300)

Recent Trends For The NFL OROTY Award

Quarterbacks Rule the Spotlight

Just like in the NFL MVP, this is an award that trends towards going to the man under center.

Since 2000, 11 quarterbacks have won Offensive Rookie of the Year, including the most recent winner Jayden Daniels.

When a rookie QB starts right away, the award is often theirs to lose. Think Daniels last season, or C.J. Stroud in 2023 and Justin Herbert in 2020.

Running Backs and Wideouts Still Shine

While quarterbacks win this award at the highest frequency, don’t rule out the explosive running back or wide receiver, as in seasons where the rookie quarterback class is a bit weaker (like it’s shaping up to be in 2025) these are the skill positions on offense that come out winning the award.

There has never been a tight end named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and this award has also never gone to an offensive lineman.

Winning Isn’t Everything

The award is based on individual production, not team success. Plenty of winners have won the award while playing for teams that didn’t have the best seasons.

Recent examples of this occurring include Garrett Wilson winning Rookie of the Year in 2022 for the 7-10 Jets, Justin Herbert winning in 2020 for the 7-9 Chargers, Kyler Murray winning in 2019 for the 5-10-1 Arizona Cardinals, and Saquon Barkley winning in 2018 for the 5-11 New York Giants.

Recent NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Winners

Season	Player	Position	Team
2024	Jayden Daniels	QB	Washington Commanders
2023	C.J. Stroud	QB	Houston Texans
2022	Garrett Wilson	WR	New York Jets
2021	Ja’Marr Chase	WR	Cincinnati Bengals
2020	Justin Herbert	QB	Los Angeles Chargers
2019	Kyler Murray	QB	Arizona Cardinals
2018	Saquon Barkley	RB	New York Giants
2017	Alvin Kamara	RB	New Orleans Saints
2016	Dak Prescott	QB	Dallas Cowboys
2015	Todd Gurley	RB	St. Louis Rams

How The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award Is Decided

The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award is voted on by a panel of 50 sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the league. Each casts one vote, and the rookie with the most tallies wins.

Unlike MVP voting, there are no weighted ballots. The most votes take the crown. That means a player doesn’t need to dominate the consensus of the vote, just being the clear standout among their peers is usually enough.

How to Bet on the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award

• Choose your player and enter your stake, confirm the bet in your slip.
• Follow the season closely! Injuries, big wins, and standout performances can shift odds.
• Log into your sportsbook account, or sign up if you don’t have one.
• Navigate to the NFL betting section, usually under ‘Football’ or ‘NFL Odds.’
• Select ‘Player Futures’ then find the ‘Offensive Rookie of the Year’ market.
  

Editor’s Note: All odds were correct at the time of writing. All odds, unless otherwise stated, are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.