The NFL season is quickly approaching, so it is time to lock in some future bets and enjoy the season. 

One of my favorite markets when it comes to futures betting is the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. I have personally enjoyed success in this market in recent years, and I've found the perfect candidate for us to throw some money on for 2023. 

Previous Rookie of the Year winners 

  • 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) 

As you can see, this award has been diverse from a positional standpoint over the past five seasons. 

Top 5 Odds for Rookie of the Year 

As you can see, this year's class has loads of talent. Robinson, the man with the best odds, is slated to start as the Falcons' RB1. The three who follow are the top three QBs in this year's NFL draft. 

The most significant question mark with Young, Richardson, and Stroud is who will see the most playing time in Year 1. Certainly, all three are the best quarterbacks on their respective teams. This all comes down to how the organization wants to handle the situation. 

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Pick: Anthony Richardson to win Rookie of the Year (+700)

We will be backing the former Florida Gator standout to walk home with some hardware at the end of the season. In my eyes, Richardson is in the best position of any quarterback entering the league. 

Richardson is the most NFL-ready prospect and will thrive in Shane Steichen's offense. The reports coming out of Indianapolis have been extremely positive regarding his progress.

When asked about the starting situation, head coach Shane Steichen said the only way for Richardson to get better would be for him to see playing time early this season. 

Florida Gators Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Syndication Ocala Starbanner

Veteran signal-caller Garder Minshew may be under center on opening week, but this will not last long. The worst-case scenario that I see when it comes to playing time is if Minshew plays the first week or two, and then the Colts hand the keys to Richardson. 

This is not a playoff-caliber roster, so they would be wasting a season of development for Richardson if they hold him back. 

Richardson was regarded as one of the most athletic quarterbacks of all-time entering the draft. He set a combine record in the spring when he posted a 40.5 vertical jump and ran a 4.44 40-yard dash – the third-fastest for a QB in NFL history. 

Anthony Richardson Florida stats

  • Completions: 215 
  • Attempts: 393
  • COMP %: 54.7%
  • Pass Yards: 3,105
  • TD: 24
  • INT: 15 

As you can see, Richardsons' collegiate stats do not jump off the chart. The upside for Richardson is that he has not played his best football yet. He has a lot of untapped potential, and we will see that potential this season. 

Among all rookies, Richardson has the most upside in year one, and at this price, we are getting tremendous value.

ROY Betting Breakdown