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More than halfway through the 2022 NFL season some rookies aren't really rookies anymore.
They've had plenty of opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute to their teams. Some were expected to make plays right away. Others weren't even on the radar.
But after 12 weeks, there are a handful of first-year players who have made their mark.
With that in mind, FrontPageBets takes a look at the odds-on favorites to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings and subject to change.)
Walker, who was drafted in the second round out of Michigan State, has 613 rushing yards on the season to go along with nine touchdowns, which is tied for fourth in the NFL.
His 4.5-yards-per-carry average is 25th in the league, as he's helped the Seahawks to a surprising 6-5 record and second place in the NFC West.
Texans RB Dameon Pierce (+400)
Selected in the fourth round out of the University of Florida, Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce leads all rookie running backs with 788 rushing yards, which is also good for ninth overall.
Pierce has scored three rushing touchdowns and averages 4.4 yards per carry. He's been one of the few bright spots for the 1-9-1 Texans.
The first-round selection out of Ohio State is 11th in the NFL in receiving yards with 822 on 56 catches. He has three touchdown grabs this year and is averaging 14.7 yards per catch.
He leads New Orleans in all receiving categories.
Packers WR Christian Watson (+1400)
Christian Watson has just 22 catches on the season for the Green Bay Packers. But six of those have been for touchdowns, which is tied for seventh-best in the NFL.
Watson, a second-round pick out of North Dakota State, has 353 receiving yards on the season and his 16-yard-per-catch average leads the team.
