The Los Angeles Rams selected Florida State DE Jared Verse with the 19th overall pick, marking their first first-round pick in the Sean McVay era. Verse is expected to address a team need and was considered one of the best players available, earning the Rams a B+ grade for the pick.

By the Numbers
  • Verse had between 9-9.5 sacks in each of his last three college seasons.
  • Verse finished his career with 164 total tackles, 38.5 tackles for loss, and 31.5 sacks.
State of Play
  • The Rams' defensive line gains a strong foundation with Verse joining second-year defensive tackle Kobie Turner.
  • Turner was a Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist, and the duo is expected to bolster the team's defensive line.
Bottom Line

The Rams' selection of Jared Verse adds a promising talent to their defensive line, providing a potential boost in pressuring opposing quarterbacks and solidifying their defense for future seasons.