2026 John Mackey Award College Football Odds
The 2026 John Mackey Award betting race looks wide open, with Terrance Carter Jr. opening as the favorite. Jamari Johnson follows, while Trey’Dez Green sits close behind. With no runaway frontrunner, this tight futures market could reward bettors who identify the breakout tight end before the odds start moving.
The John Mackey Award annually honors college football’s top tight end and is named after Hall of Famer John Mackey, who helped redefine the position.
Here are the Live Futures Odds:
John Mackey Award Winner
Terrance Carter Jr. (TTU) +500
Jamari Johnson (ORE) +600
Trey’Dez Green (LSU) +700
DJ Vonnahme (IOWA) +1200
Benjamin Brahmer (PSU) +1200
Patrick Overmyer (HOU) +1400
Luke Hasz (MISS) +1600
Lawson Luckie (UGA) +1800
Luke Reynolds (PSU) +2000
Garrett Oakley (KSU) +2200
Gabe Burkle (ISU) +2200
Walker Lyons (USC) +2500
Dorian Thomas (UNM) +3000
Hunter Welcing (NW) +4000
Brett Norfleet (MIZ) +5000
Decker DeGraaf (WASH) +5000
Michael Masunas (TEX) +5500
Dorian Fleming (UMD) +6000
Ethan Davis (TENN) +6000
Willie Rodriguez (UK) +7000
Brody Foley (TLSA) +7000
Randy Pittman Jr. (UCF) +8000
Houston Thomas (UTSA) +8000
Dylan Wade (UCF) +8500
Richie Anderson (FRST) +8500
Peter Clarke (TEM) +8500
Luke Lindenmeyer (NEB) +12500
Elija Lofton (MIA) +12500
Jeremiah Hasley (DUKE) +12500
Jelani Thurman (OSU) +12500
Jaden Platt (TAM) +15000
Toby Payne (MRSH) +15000
Matt Wagner (BSU) +15000
Juice Vereen (CONN) +15000
Eli Finley (LT) +15000
Cade Keith (UNM) +15000
Terik Mulder (KENT) +15000
Joshua Long (EMU) +15000
Jaron Askren +15000
Chris Corbo (GT) +15000
Carter Moses +15000
Mark Bowman (USC) +10000
NCAAF Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
