The 2022 NFL Draft opened with five consecutive defensive selections, setting up an exciting race for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Here are the top betting picks to consider:

CB Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, New York Jets (+1000)

• Widely regarded as the top cornerback in the draft
• Currently sits behind seven other players in odds despite elite potential
• Will be CB1 for Jets with opportunities against top receivers
• New York media market exposure could boost his case

DT Jordan Davis, Philadelphia Eagles (+2000)

• Unanimous First Team All-American from Georgia
• Elite run defender ready to start Week 1
• Will learn from veteran Fletcher Cox
• Could join Aaron Donald and Sheldon Richardson as DT winners
• Strong value at +2000 odds

CB Alontae Taylor, New Orleans Saints (+6600)

• Former WR turned CB with 4 years starting experience at Tennessee
• Age (23) and experience help NFL readiness
• Good chance to win starting role opposite Marshon Lattimore
• Ideal fit with defensive-minded head coach Dennis Allen
• Strong longshot value at +6600

Top factors for each candidate:

• Gardner: Elite talent, major market exposure
• Davis: NFL-ready physique, veteran mentorship
• Taylor: Experience, opportunity, coaching fit

All three prospects offer different paths to winning the award through a combination of talent, opportunity, and value betting odds.

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