Derrick Brown's Odds to Win Rookie of the Year

Yes, it is May and we are already talking about awards. Why? Well, in an extended offseason, why wouldn't we hit all of the bases?

A couple of weeks ago, the Carolina Panthers used the seventh pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown. Interior defensive lineman is something the Panthers desperately needed heading into the draft and one could argue that they landed the best defensive player in the draft.

According to VegasInsider.com, Derrick Brown has the eighth best odds to win defensive rookie of the year at +2500. Those who sit in front of him are:

DE Chase Young (Redskins) +200

LB Isaiah Simmons (Cardinals) +500

LB Kenneth Murray (Chargers) +900

LB Patrick Queen (Ravens) +900

CB Jeffrey Okudah (Lions) +1400

LB Jordyn Brooks (Seahawks) +1600

LB K'Lavon Chaisson (Jaguars) +2000

DL Derrick Brown (Panthers) +2500

Will he win defensive rookie of the year?

Brown will have a solid shot, no doubt in mind, but I don't think he will have the stats to do it. Stats seem to be what drive awards these days and he's a guy that will create plays for others on the defense than have a full stat sheet of his own. Chase Young is the obvious favorite here for his artistry of sacks, but Patrick Queen of the Ravens will have, in my mind, a darn good shot to win it.

If anything is on Brown's side. two of the last four defensive rookies of the year have been defensive lineman and three of the last six have been as well.

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