Florida State's Jared Verse, from a no-star high school prospect to a first-round NFL pick, has been selected by the Los Angeles Rams at No. 19 overall. Verse's journey took him from FCS All-American at Albany to first-team All-American at FSU, becoming the 47th first-round pick in FSU history.

By the Numbers
  • 2023 stats: 41 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks
  • Career stats: 89 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 18 sacks in his two years at FSU
State of Play
  • Verse is the first defensive end to earn All-ACC first-team honors in back-to-back years since Reinard Wilson in 1995-96
  • Verse ran the 40 in 4.58 seconds (fourth among DE group) and a 1.6-second 10-yard split at the Combine
What's Next

With his internal drive, athleticism, and power, there's a sense Verse will enjoy a long NFL career.

Bottom Line

Jared Verse's journey from an unheralded prospect to a first-round NFL pick exemplifies perseverance and the fulfillment of a dream, earmarking him as a promising addition to the Los Angeles Rams.