The Los Angeles Rams selected Florida State EDGE rusher Jared Verse with the 19th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, which has been well received by the media. We’ve gathered several different reactions and grades to see how everyone views this selection.
The Athletic, B (paywall): “The Rams lost Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history, and needed to find some kind of way to replace him. Verse likely won’t equal what Donald brought (nor would anyone else). but he was a nice choice for a team that hadn’t made a first-round pick since 2016. Chop Robinson might be more explosive with a higher upside, but Verse was more productive in college… Although he may not wow observers physically, Verse boasts one this class’ top work ethics, which will serve him well in the NFL.”
Pro Football Focus, Very Good: “The Rams desperately needed edge help, and they select arguably the best power rusher in the class. Verse burst onto the scene over the past two years at Florida State, ranking second among Power Five edge rushers in pass-rush win rate. The Rams use their highest selection since 2016 to reset their pass rush after Aaron Donald‘s retirement.”
