Jared Verse made his presence felt in his two seasons at Florida State. He amassed 60 pressures in 2023 and 36 in 2022. He finished this past season with 18 in two games (8 against Florida and 10 against Louisville in the Conference Championship). Before arriving in Tallahassee, Verse was a star of the Albany Great Danes.

Verse earned two consecutive first-team All-American selections at Florida State. He was the CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2020 at Albany and was first-team All-CAA in 2021.

Verse had a unique path to Florida State. He grew up in Berwick, PA, where he played tight end and defensive end at Central Columbia High School. He was very undersized and received no FBS scholarships coming out of high school.

Verse reportedly gained 40 pounds ahead of the 2020 season before Albany canceled their fall sports due to COVID-19. He played the next season at Albany and transferred. His transformation made him one of the more sought-after transfer prospects in the portal after the 2021 season.

He was a four-star recruit, the second EDGE rusher in the portal, and the 21st overall player. also added seven extra pounds ahead of the 2023 season. Verse will hear his name called early on day one of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Well put together build, good thickness

Excellent athlete with exceptional burst, agility, and CODVery quick first few steps – amazing first step

Elite pursuit speedHis low center of gravity is maintained through his first few stepsDoes a magnificent job disguising his intentions on his first few stepsRoutinely punished over-eager/indecisive OL who commit too earlyCinderblock hands – very heavy and powerful

Hands are heavy and fast – call them Brandon Jacobs!Some of the heavier hands I’ve studied from an EDGEStrength + base provided an elusive target for OL to square/punchDoes an elite job protecting his chest – explodes low to high with minimal surface area for OT to grasp, especially combined with his quicknessCan and will win with speed or power as a pass rusherEngage bull-rush instantaneously – timing to strike when OT commits to high-side rushUnique speed to power threatDefeated three blockers to help sack QB

Vs. Florida Q1 1:15

Vs. Duke Q2 10:21Sells high side rush well with first few stepsGets horizontal through double teamsInsane hits on the QBHas explosiveness and bend to win high-sideHas elite play strength to run right through OT with bull rushAn array of pass-rushing moves include impressive and violent chop to win around the edge – a very swift arm over – flat-out fun power rush movesRan through multiple OL as if it was me blocking them – defeated multiple triple teams for significant pressure and/or sacksCapable run defender who did a solid job avoiding contact and making plays around the blockerUsed his extension well at the point of attack with a solid ability to quickly shedSerious overall pop on contactQuickness and penetration ability will lead him to double-digit TFLsElite competitive toughnessEffort for days, never gives up