LA Rams Defensive End Jared Verse Named PWFA Defensive Rookie of the Year

Verse continues to pile on rookie season honors.
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pursued by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pursued by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Whether you saw him flying through the air to land a sack during the playoffs or front flipping into the end zone on a scoop and score a touchdown, former Florida State star defensive end Jared Verse has built himself into a household name during his first year in the NFL.

Adding another accolade under his belt, it is no surprise that the All-American and Pro Bowler out of Dayton, OH, has now been named PWFA Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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The Pro Football Writers Association named Verse their Rookie of the Year after a season where he inflicted ruin on opponents, tallying 4.5 sacks, 66 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, two passes defended, and 18 quarterback hits during the regular season.

Verse has already been named PFF.com's Defensive Rookie Of The Year and is a current front-runner to win the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, which will be announced on February 6.

Although the Rams lost their divisional playoff round 28-22 to the Philidelphia Eagles, the former Seminoles should be a mainstay in LA.

Verse was drafted by the Rams in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 19th overall, after spending two seasons with the 'Noles. He had back-to-back nine-sack seasons and totaled 89 tackles, 30 for a loss, 18 sacks, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.


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