History of Jared Verse in Timeline
Jared Verse is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. He played college football for Albany and Florida State. Verse earned accolades at both universities, including CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year (2020) and two-time All-American with Florida State. The Rams selected him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, marking their first first-round pick since Jared Goff in 2016.
November 4, 2000: Birth of Jared Verse
Jared Verse was born on November 4, 2000.
2016: Rams' Previous First-Round Pick
The Rams' last first-round pick before 2024 was Jared Goff in 2016.
2020: CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year
In 2020, Jared Verse was named the CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year.
2021: Successful Season at Albany
During the 2021 season, Jared Verse achieved several milestones including being named first-team All-CAA, making 53 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. He also played a shortened season in early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic where he recorded 22 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks, earning him second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association and the conference's Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
2022: Transfer to Florida State
In 2022, Jared Verse transferred to Florida State University to play for the Seminoles.
2023: Strong Season at Florida State
Jared Verse finished his first season with the Seminoles in 2023 with 48 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks.
2024: Declares for NFL Draft
Following the 2023 season, Jared Verse declared for the 2024 NFL draft.
2024: NFL Debut and Rookie of the Month
In 2024, Jared Verse was selected 19th overall by the Los Angeles Rams. He made his NFL debut against the Detroit Lions, recording his first career sack. He was named the Defensive Rookie of the Month for September with 19 total tackles, 5 for loss, and 1 sack.
2024: Drafted into the NFL
Jared Verse was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. This was the Rams' first first-round pick since Jared Goff in 2016.
