Los Angeles Rams pick FSU DE Jared Verse in Round 1 of 2024 NFL draft. What you need to know
Florida State defensive end Jared Verse has been selected No. 19 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2024 NFL Draft. He began his college career at FCS Albany before transferring to FSU in 2022, playing two seasons in Tallahassee. Here's everything you need to know about Verse.
Jared Verse scouting report
Verse is known for his speed off the edge and strength to get to opposing quarterbacks.
Jared Verse height, weight
Verse, who is from Dayton, Ohio, and went to Central Columbia (Pa.) High School, is 6-foot-4 and 254 pounds.
Jared Verse college stats
During his college career at Albany and FSU, he recorded 164 tackles, 31.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and three forced fumbles over 39 games. He's recorded at least nine sacks in his last three seasons.
Jared Verse highlights
He had four multi-sack games in 2023 against Virginia Tech (two), Wake Forest (two), Florida (2.5) and Louisville (2.5).
Jared Verse NFL combine, pro day measurables
40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds (1.60 10-yard split)
Bench press (225 pounds): 31 reps
Vertical jump: 35 inches
Broad jump: 10-feet-7 inches
3-cone drill: 7.31 seconds
Shuttle run: 4.44 seconds
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