Jared Verse to LA as Rams Select Florida State EDGE 19th Overall

Verse played two seasons in Tallahassee after transferring from the University of Albany. During his two seasons with the Seminoles, he earned All-American honors both seasons and finished with 89 tackles and 30 tackles for loss while making 22 starts in 25 career games for the Seminoles. Verse finished the 2023 season with 41 tackles, 12.5 for a loss, and a team-high nine sacks. He also showcased his athletic ability to have three pass breakups a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a blocked extra point on the season.

For the Rams, it marks a new beginning. This offseason, the Rams saw all-pro Aaron Donald retire, creating a need for the organization to reload on the defensive side of the ball. Assuming the Rams continue to use a base defense with three linemen and four linebackers, known as a 3-4, Verse will be tasked with coverage assignments. The benefit for the Rams is that Verse has the athletic ability and the physicality to be an every-down player who can attack the line of scrimmage and wreak havoc on opposing offenses.

Draft grade - A. Verse is a day-one starter and arguably the top edge rusher in this draft. The Rams got superb value with Verse falling to them at 19. He's been productive at Albany and Florida State. Rams fans have a great one to cheer for after Donald's retirement. Verse is a force on defense and has an arsenal of moves to win repeatedly against offenses.