- Travis Etienne has -130 odds to be the first RB picked in the NFL Draft.
- Najee Harris has +120 underdog odds.
- Javonte Williams is the longshot at +700 to be selected first.
LAS VEGAS – The NFL Draft has sports betting fans placing heavy action on how certain players will be drafted. A current betting line seeing a lot of action is which RB will be selected first.
Travis Etienne is the current favorite after a strong final season with the Clemson Tigers, but sports betting fans are also leaning in on Najee Harris from the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Looking at their collegiate numbers heading into the draft, how should those betting on the NFL Draft place their wagers?
Early Draft Betting
Taking early action on the NFL Draft is a great way to cash in big at online sportsbooks as it is in many ways difficult to guess how teams will select. This RB selection betting line is one example of that.
Odds For First RB to be picked in the 2021 Draft
- Travis Etienne -130
- Najee Harris +120
- Javonte Williams +700
Etienne being favored is no real surprise as his senior season showed NFL scouts a lot. The young prospect ran for 914 yards and 14 TDs.
Clemson also finished with one of the strongest records and ranking second in the nation, although they fell short in the Sugar Bowl to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Etienne clearly is the safest bet, but sports betting fans should also look towards Najee Harris for the potential upset.
Harris had an even more impressive senior season, running for 1,466 yards and converting 26 TDs.
The running back is also former teammates with current Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa and Miami is sitting with the 3rd and 18th pick in the NFL Draft.
Many mock drafts could see Miami using a pick for the prospect, making his +120 longshot odds all the more appealing.
Regardless of how teams wager in this upcoming NFL Draft, however, these young RB’s will surely affect Super Bowl betting odds as they will be potential upgrades for any team.
Sports betting fans will know who’s selected first when the NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 29.
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