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On Sunday August 30, Aaron Donald joined the elite ranks of Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, and Calvin Johnson—guaranteed first-ballot Hall of Famers who walked away with plenty left in the tank.
The only difference? Donald never completely closed the door on football. As a maniacal workout machine, he has stayed in peak physical condition. We don't think he would return if he didn't believe he could make a massive impact.
The oddsmakers at BetOnline Sports & Casino agree, already posting lines on his season sack total and Defensive Player of the Year potential, and award he’s already won three times.
Donald is also eligible for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, where he currently carries 7/1 odds, only trailing Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray.
Aaron Donald 2026 Sacks (Regular Season)
Over/Under 7.5
| Defensive Player of the Year | ||
| Myles Garrett | 9/2 | (+450) |
| Will Anderson Jr. | 5/1 | |
| Aidan Hutchinson | 11/2 | (+550) |
| Maxx Crosby | 16/1 | |
| Nik Bonitto | 16/1 | |
| T.J. Watt | 22/1 | |
| Abdul Carter | 25/1 | |
| Trey Hendrickson | 28/1 | |
| Jalen Carter | 28/1 | |
| Danielle Hunter | 28/1 | |
| Nick Bosa | 33/1 | |
| Jared Verse | 33/1 | |
| Brian Burns | 33/1 | |
| Derek Stingley Jr. | 33/1 | |
| Aaron Donald | 33/1 | |
| Nick Emmanwori | 40/1 | |
| Fred Warner | 50/1 | |
| Quinyon Mitchell | 50/1 | |
| Kyle Hamilton | 50/1 | |
| Patrick Surtain II | 50/1 | |
| Devon Witherspoon | 50/1 | |
