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Pro Football: 2026-27 AP Defensive Player of the Year Winner

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Pro Football: 2026-27 AP Defensive Player of the Year Winner

Aidan Hutchinson 18%

Will Anderson Jr. 14%

T.J. Watt 11.8%

Nik Bonitto 9%

Polymarket

$12,425 Vol.

Aidan Hutchinson 18%

Will Anderson Jr. 14%

T.J. Watt 11.8%

Nik Bonitto 9%

Polymarket

$12,425 Vol.

Aidan Hutchinson

$1,589 Vol.

18%

Will Anderson Jr.

$3,287 Vol.

14%

T.J. Watt

$1,029 Vol.

12%

Nik Bonitto

$1,176 Vol.

9%

Maxx Crosby

$0 Vol.

4%

Micah Parsons

$131 Vol.

4%

Jalen Carter

$123 Vol.

4%

Myles Garrett

$4,590 Vol.

4%

Trey Hendrickson

$299 Vol.

4%

Jared Verse

$0 Vol.

4%

Brian Burns

$0 Vol.

3%

Danielle Hunter

$0 Vol.

3%

Nick Bosa

$0 Vol.

3%

Christian Gonzalez

$97 Vol.

2%

Quinyon Mitchell

$78 Vol.

2%

Fred Warner

$26 Vol.

2%

Abdul Carter

$0 Vol.

2%

Chris Jones

$0 Vol.

2%

Josh Hines-Allen

$0 Vol.

2%

Nolan Smith Jr.

$0 Vol.

2%

Dexter Lawrence II

$0 Vol.

2%

Jessie Bates III

$0 Vol.

2%

Christian Wilkins

$0 Vol.

2%

Haason Reddick

$0 Vol.

2%

Kyle Hamilton

$0 Vol.

2%

Andrew Van Ginkel

$0 Vol.

2%

Brian Branch

$0 Vol.

2%

Budda Baker

$0 Vol.

2%

Chop Robinson

$0 Vol.

2%

Derek Stingley Jr.

$0 Vol.

2%

Devon Witherspoon

$0 Vol.

2%

Josh Sweat

$0 Vol.

2%

Patrick Surtain II

$0 Vol.

2%

Montez Sweat

$0 Vol.

2%

Trent McDuffie

$0 Vol.

2%

Sauce Gardner

$0 Vol.

2%

Quinnen Williams

$0 Vol.

2%

Zack Baun

$0 Vol.

2%

Xavier McKinney

$0 Vol.

2%

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 Associated Press (AP) NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2026-27 NFL season. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NFL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026-27 NFL season is cancelled, postponed after February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Early in the 2026 NFL season, the AP Defensive Player of the Year market remains tightly contested among elite edge rushers because no single defender has separated statistically or in team impact. Myles Garrett’s placement on injured reserve after his offseason trade to the Rams removed the prior consensus leader and redistributed implied probability across the field. Aidan Hutchinson has generated consistent pressures and multiple sacks through the opening weeks for Detroit, while Will Anderson Jr. continues strong production for Houston following his record extension and prior All-Pro form. T.J. Watt and other established pass rushers like Nik Bonitto and Maxx Crosby remain within striking distance, with additional candidates from linebackers and defensive backs holding realistic paths if early trends shift or injuries occur. Trader consensus reflects this broad distribution of outcomes rather than a clear frontrunner.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 Associated Press (AP) NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2026-27 NFL season.

In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NFL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If the 2026-27 NFL season is cancelled, postponed after February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 Associated Press (AP) NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2026-27 NFL season. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NFL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026-27 NFL season is cancelled, postponed after February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$12,425
End Date
Mar 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 23, 2026, 9:49 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 Associated Press (AP) NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2026-27 NFL season. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NFL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026-27 NFL season is cancelled, postponed after February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Early in the 2026 NFL season, the AP Defensive Player of the Year market remains tightly contested among elite edge rushers because no single defender has separated statistically or in team impact. Myles Garrett’s placement on injured reserve after his offseason trade to the Rams removed the prior consensus leader and redistributed implied probability across the field. Aidan Hutchinson has generated consistent pressures and multiple sacks through the opening weeks for Detroit, while Will Anderson Jr. continues strong production for Houston following his record extension and prior All-Pro form. T.J. Watt and other established pass rushers like Nik Bonitto and Maxx Crosby remain within striking distance, with additional candidates from linebackers and defensive backs holding realistic paths if early trends shift or injuries occur. Trader consensus reflects this broad distribution of outcomes rather than a clear frontrunner.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 Associated Press (AP) NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2026-27 NFL season.

In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NFL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If the 2026-27 NFL season is cancelled, postponed after February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 Associated Press (AP) NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2026-27 NFL season. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NFL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026-27 NFL season is cancelled, postponed after February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$12,425
End Date
Mar 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 23, 2026, 9:49 PM ET

Resolver

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"Pro Football: 2026-27 AP Defensive Player of the Year Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 39 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Aidan Hutchinson" at 18%, followed by "Will Anderson Jr." at 14%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 18¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 18% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Pro Football: 2026-27 AP Defensive Player of the Year Winner" has generated $12.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jul 23, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

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The current frontrunner for "Pro Football: 2026-27 AP Defensive Player of the Year Winner" is "Aidan Hutchinson" at 18%, meaning the market assigns a 18% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Will Anderson Jr." at 14%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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