On our end, were here to tell you that you can actually bet on the NFL Draft so you can enjoy the whole festivities on a level youve come to miss since the NFL ended in February.
One of the more popular Draft bets this year is the player getting taken first overall. Unlike two years ago when everybody and their pastor knew that the Indianapolis Colts were taking Andrew Luck, this years a little more complicated because nobody knows the direction the Houston Texans are going.
The odds-on favorite to get picked first is South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney at 1/2 odds, but remember, Houston needs a quarterback and there are two, in particular that are right there with Clowney as the Texans top choices: UCFs Blake Bortles (3/1) and Texas A&Ms Johnny Manziel (6/1).
Another quarterback, Louisvilles Teddy Bridgewater, is also up there at 12/1, although if youre the Texans and you do decide to pick a quarterback, theres little to no chance you pass up on both Bortles and Manziel to pick Bridgewater.
There is a nice little prop to look at if youre into the whole Manziel vs Bridgewater debate. Some online sport books are putting up a Who Gets Drafted First odds between the two. Manziels got a slight edge at 4/9 odds but Teddy B. isnt that far behind at 13/8 odds.
If you want to expand that to the top four quarterbacks and bet on who gets drafted first, Bortles becomes the favorite at even odds with Manziel at a close second at 2/1 odds. Bridgewater isnt too far off either at 4/1, but if youre feeling lucky, you can opt to take Fresno State QB Derek Carr at 10/1 odds.
