Jared Verse, selected 19th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, is emerging as a standout player for the Los Angeles Rams, particularly on a struggling defense. As a leading candidate for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, he boasts a remarkable 23.6% pressure rate through Week 7, ranking first in the league.

Verse's impressive statistics include a career-high nine pressures in a game and leading all rookies with 29 pressures this season. His college career at Albany and Florida State set the stage for his current success, earning multiple All-Conference and All-American honors.

As the Rams prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings, Verse's contributions will be crucial for the team's defensive efforts.