History of Jared Verse in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 20, 2025

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.