LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow was crowned the top pick at the 2020 NFL Draft after months of being heavily favored to go to the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 1. And now, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner is the favorite to win the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year distinction too.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, via ProFootballTalk, Burrow, 23, is favored to win the Rookie of the Year award on the offensive side of the ball at +215 odds. The Bengals selected Burrow after a scorching season with LSU under center with the first overall pick with little to no hesitation on the part of the AFC North franchise.

Burrow threw for over 5,600 passing yards with a 76.3 completion percentage in 15 games with the Tigers. He connected on 60 touchdowns and just six interceptions in LSU's pursuit of an undefeated season. They went on to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, defeating the Clemson Tigers.

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The next favorite for the honor is new Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (+550). The reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs selected Burrow's teammate at LSU. They did so with the final pick in the first round last Thursday. Edwards-Helaire should bring more speed and dynamic playmaking in an already impressive Kansas City backfield.

Miami Dolphins first-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor round out the top selections for the award. Tagovailoa, a lefty gunslinger from Alabama, hurt his hip to end his last season with the Crimson Tide. The injury ended up drawing concern heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. But there wasn't enough skepticism to prevent the Dolphins in drafting their next franchise QB.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin's Taylor racked up over 2,000 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons with the Badgers. He should bring a powerful punch in the running game for the Colts following his second-round selection last week.