The Los Angeles Rams selected Jared Verse as the 19th overall pick in the NFL draft. Verse, an edge rusher, is praised for his heavy hands, ability to set the edge, and high floor as a prospect. He generated 62 QB pressures last season. The Rams see him as a key player to fill the void left by Aaron Donald.
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How a behind-the-scenes busy first round, a unique run on offensive players and a nervously-pacing OLBs coach landed the Rams Jared Verse, a player Les Snead says is the definition of "defense": https://t.co/1uo6Fx9ZEj
Les Snead said the Rams tried to downplay the team’s interaction with Jared Verse during the pre-draft process because a lot of mock drafts had them taking a defensive player. Verse projects as an edge player who can kick inside at times in L.A.’s defense. https://t.co/jvbWX9kfpG
Sean McVay said Jared Verse was one of the guys the Rams "had targeted and feel really good coming away with." "He’s going to make a big impact," McVay said. McVay said Verse is going to play on the edge.
New Rams edge rusher Jared Verse said he had a zoom call a few years ago with Aaron Donald set up by Albany HC Greg Gattuso, who coached Donald eat Pittsburgh. Verse said he’s embracing the pressure to help fill the void left by Donald. https://t.co/cojZM8VTqk
Incredible value for the Rams at 19. Jared Verse is a tone setter. He has violent hands and he knows how to set the edge. Been following his career since Albany and now gonna hit the next level
Last 2 Rams first round picks 2016: Jared Goff 2024: Jared Verse #EnEffElDraft https://t.co/EHMaLQaTzS
#Rams getting Jared Verse in this spot is nice value - heavy hands, converts speed to power, can set the edge High floor prospect
L.A. Rams Select EDGE Jared Verse 19th Overall 🔵 62 QB Pressures Generated Last Season https://t.co/jCvVtUekVg