Harbaugh leads 2026 NFL Coach of the Year market
DraftKings lists John Harbaugh at +600 ahead of Week 1, with Jesse Minter and Robert Saleh next at +1000.
John Harbaugh is the leading candidate in DraftKings’ 2026 NFL Coach of the Year market, according to odds reported by Fox Sports on 9 September. Harbaugh is listed at +600, ahead of Jesse Minter and Robert Saleh at +1000 each.
The market places three first-year coaches with new teams at the top of the board. Harbaugh is beginning his first season as New York Giants head coach, while Minter and Saleh are also starting their first seasons with new clubs.
Fox Sports noted that the award typically rewards coaches who exceed expectations, oversee a significant turnaround or take a franchise to another level. The Giants won four games last season, providing the context for expectations around Harbaugh’s arrival.
The 2026 season has 10 new NFL head coaches, according to Fox Sports, tying the record for the most changes in a single off-season. The outlet also reported that 60 per cent of the awards over the past decade went to coaches in their first season with their team.
The prices are sportsbook market positions rather than a determination of the eventual winner, and may change. Fox Sports disclosed that it may receive compensation if readers sign up or place wagers through linked betting partners.
