Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward has positioned himself as a leading contender for the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year (OROY) award. Ward has drawn good bit of action from sportsbooks, too, along with fellow rookie Ashton Jeanty. Different betting odds show him with the best odds to win the honor.
Ward’s odds are consistently the most competitive of all major betting websites. Football Study Hall ranks him at +300, DraftKings at +200 and ESPN BET at +350. FanDuel gives a small advantage to Ward over Jeanty (+330 to +340). This variance highlights how Ward is becoming one of the biggest favorites among rookie players.
The acclaim for Ward goes deeper than the sportsbooks. Even famed college football coach Nick Saban has great respect for Ward. Woodson thinks Ward’s skill set and playing style will translate well to Ward’s professional debut. Saban’s insights highlight the promise that Ward brings to the Titans organization, suggesting that he could be a significant asset as the team progresses.
At first, Ward wasn’t the 2024 consensus opening favorite for the OROY crown. His new position as one of the top contenders represents an impressive turnaround in expectations. In 2024, Jayden Daniels won the OROY award, defeating fellow rookie Caleb Williams. Ward’s string of recent successes have made him a serious threat in this year’s contest.
As the 2025 NFL Draft first round is coming to a close. Shortly after, sportsbooks rushed to release their first OROY odds, thrusting Ward right into the mix. He’s got stiff competition among many other talented freshmen, most notably from Travis Hunter and Jalon Walker. He’s a frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year. At the same time, Ward is equally focused on winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Along with more reports from national media outlets speculating on Ward’s potential impact in the NFL, that’s helped boost his odds. He should be firmly ahead of other rookies Dallas Turner and Laiatu Latu. That pretty much sums up his increasing prominence in the league. Historical context reveals that long-shot winners of the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, including Alvin Kamara at +5000 in 2009, suggest that unexpected outcomes can occur, adding to the intrigue surrounding Ward’s candidacy.
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