With the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams draft Jared Verse — edge rusher out of Florida State. Verse is thought of by most as one of, if not the top defensive player in the draft. Let’s take a look at what Jared Verse brings to the Rams.
Jared Verse NFL Draft Profile 2024
Jared Verse
Position: Edge
Height: 6’4’’
Weight: 254 lbs
Age: 23
College: Florida State Seminoles
Jared Verse Highlights
Jared Verse Combine Results
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.58 Sec |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.6 Sec |
| Vertical Jump | 35 Inches |
| Broad Jump | 10’7” |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.31 Sec |
| 20-Yd Shuttle | 4.44 Sec |
| Bench Press | 31 Reps |
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Jared Verse Scouting Report
Strengths
Verse excels with an explosive first step and plays with a relentless motor from snap to whistle. This combination allows him to quickly stress offensive tackles vertically and consistently apply pressure on the quarterback, using his athletic tools to wear down linemen and get home.
With his diverse range of pass-rush techniques, including powerful bull rushes, finesse moves, and effective speed-to-power transitions, Jared Verse has a versatile pass-rushing skill set. He is technically savvy with his hand placement, swipe throughs, and footwork.
Weaknesses
One thing scouts may point to as a negative is Verse’s physical limitations. Although his height and weight are comparable to some of the top edge rushers, Verse lacks the ideal length and mass. This could result him struggling to shred blocks and maintain position.
What to Expect From Jared Verse in 2024
Verse projects to be one of the more consistent impact defensive rookies in 2024. His combination of pass-rush techniques along with his motor should have him producing many positive reps when he is on the field. It will be interesting to watch whether or not his lack of length stunts his productivity in year one.
