As a third-round draft pick joining a loaded receiving corps in Cleveland, Anthony Schwartz doesn’t necessarily project to get much playing time as a rookie. But Schwartz has surprisingly strong odds to capture the NFL’s top rookie honor regardless.
BetMGM has released odds for the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. As expected, the top picks are heavily favored, including Trevor Lawrence (+225), Justin Fields (+350), Zach Wilson (+550), Mac Jones (+900) and Trey Lance (+1000).
After another cluster of players that includes receivers Rashod Bateman and Terrace Marshall Jr. at +5000, Schwartz is in the next grouping. Also at +6600 with Schwartz are fellow receivers Tutu Atwell, Elijah Moore, Tylan Wallace, Nico Collins and D’Wayne Eskridge.
Notably missing from the odds are any of the offensive linemen selected over the weekend. No other Browns made the list, so anyone banking on seventh-rounder Demetric Felton can just bet the field.
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