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With the 2019 regular season officially in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to take a look at the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidates. Aaron Donald is attempting to become the first player to capture the award in three straight seasons, while T.J. Watt is trying to join his older brother as the first pair of siblings to each be honored.

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Now that free agency and the NFL draft have wrapped up, the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are likely set barring injuries or trades. As you peruse this year’s odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, you’ll notice that defensive linemen rule the roost. Steelers linebacker TJ Watt continues to be a disruptive force in every game he plays and the best football betting sites have him as a -200 favorite to win his first DPOY award. Watt opened at +1300 odds to win this accolade while Donald (+230) opened as the +700 favorite.

Shaquil Barrett and Chandler Jones were by far the two most productive pass rushers, although Stephon Gilmore’s prowess in the New England secondary has him currently sitting atop the NFL DPOY odds sheet. Is the Patriots shutdown corner a lock to hoist the trophy, or can one the others sneak up and steal the award?

Let’s take a look at the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds and my predictions for the 2019 award.

Stephon Gilmore is leading the pack, and I can’t say that I’m surprised. With that being said, I am a bit perplexed as to why he’s such a massive favorite over his competitors. There’s no denying how stellar Gilmore was for Bill Belichick in 2019, but it’s hard not to be enthralled by the gaudy statistics of these pass rushers. It’s difficult to ignore the utter dominance of Aaron Donald.

I’ll make a case for each individual before unveiling my DPOY prediction.

Stephon Gilmore

Key Stats: 20 pass deflections, 6 interceptions, 2 touchdowns

Stephon Gilmore led the NFL with 20 pass deflections, and he tied for a league-high 6 interceptions. He’s also one of three defenders who scored multiple touchdowns, but here’s the real reason why Stephon Gilmore is the favorite to win the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.

The 29-year-old former Bills cornerback was the anchor of a defense that ranked first in yards allowed and points surrendered. Gilmore may have entered the year in the discussion of who the best cornerback in the National Football League is, but he finished the season leaving us no doubt that he’s the top dog.

“He works hard. He always tries to do what’s best for the team. I think everybody has total respect for his commitment to the football team, his effort and his dependability.”

Key Stats: 14.5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, 8 forced fumbles

If you are wondering how Mike Tomlin was able to hold the fort down in Pittsburgh and almost make the playoffs, look no further than the heart and soul of his defense, T.J. Watt.

Forget about living in the shadow of his older brother. T.J. is categorically one of the premier outside linebackers in the sport. Not only does the eye test support that claim, but the data backs it up as well. Here’s a guy who led the NFL with 8 forced fumbles, led the AFC in sacks, and tied for second in tackles for loss. And at just 25 years of age, this kid is just starting to scratch the surface.

“It’s obvious to people around here who have been paying attention to what is going on with Pittsburgh football. He has been dominating each and every week. He has been going out and being a catalyst for this team, making plays, taking the ball away. He’s had an incredible year.”

Key Stats: 19.5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, 6 forced fumbles

Shaquil Barrett entered Week 17 tied with Warren Sapp for the Bucs franchise record with 16.5 sacks. Wanting to end the year on a bang, Barrett racked up three more sacks to finish with 19.5, which happened to be the most in the NFL.

Undrafted in 2014, the 27-year-old linebacker had never registered more than 5.5 sacks in a season up until this year. What was Denver’s loss turned out to be Tampa Bay’s gain, as Shaq’s breakout season has earned him a ton of coin in the upcoming offseason.

Although he will be pursued heavily in the coming weeks by numerous organizations, Bruce Arians made it clear that Barrett will be an integral part of the Buccaneers’ future.

“He ain’t going anywhere.”

Key Stats: 24 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 1 safety

Aaron Donald’s sack total might not rival that of Shaquil Barrett’s, but keep in mind that Donald is a defensive tackle who does his damage from inside the trenches. He also gets double-teamed on a consistent basis due to the simple fact that opposing offenses are aware of how dominant Aaron is.

The Rams had a down year, and therefore, Donald could get overlooked, but make no mistake about who the best interior lineman in football was in 2019. In fact, there have been whispers among NFL scouts and GMs that #99 in Los Angeles is the single-best football player in all of the NFL.

“He’s able to change it up and do it all. The thing about elite players like that is they expose your weaknesses if you have them. He’ll exploit them. He requires you to play at your best every single snap.”

Key Stats: 19 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, 5 pass deflections

Chandler Jones was making plays all over the gridiron for the Cardinals in 2019. Whether that was disrupting the quarterback’s rhythm in the pocket or batting balls down in the middle of the field, the younger brother of UFC phenomenon Jon “Bones” Jones was “Mr. Do It All” for the Arizona defense.

On top of ending the year with a whopping 19 sacks, Chandler tied for the league lead with eight forced fumbles and managed to bat down five balls. The outside linebacker/edge rusher was named as December’s NFC Defensive Player of the Month, so it’s pretty clear that he ended his monster campaign on a high note.

“His length is so different from everybody that you play. It’s not too often that offensive tackles play guys who are longer than them, and Chandler is that on top of the fact that he’s blessed with elite athletic ability and bend and all of that stuff that presents a lot of problems. And he’s a really smart football player, too.”

Even though Stephon Gilmore has built up a substantial lead in terms of the betting odds, it’s important to note that a defensive back hasn’t won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award since Troy Polamalu was honored back in 2010.

Nevertheless, here’s why I think that streak will come to an end.

As obvious as it is to everyone in the football community that Aaron Donald is a serious force to be reckoned with, his statistics will be overshadowed by others on this list. And speaking of the others, it’s so hard to determine which pass rusher was the best in 2019.

T.J. Watt, Shaquil Barrett, and Chandler Jones all put up ridiculous numbers, but I could see the trio splitting a lot of the votes. And aside from that, four of the five players on the BetOnline betting sheet aren’t part of the playoffs.

On the other hand, Stephon Gilmore is getting ready for the Patriots vs. Titans Wild Card matchup and has the advantage of still being in the limelight.

I wouldn’t go crazy with this wager, but I do predict that Stephon Gilmore will win Defensive Player of the Year for 2019.

Stephon Gilmore