Jared Verse's standout performance as a rookie has earned him a prestigious recognition from the NFL.
Dominant Rams OLB Receives Huge Honor From NFL on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse has earned a significant accolade, debuting at No. 53 on the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025 list, as announced on Friday.
This recognition underscores Verse's impressive rookie season, where he showcased his prowess with 66 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
His performance also included a standout 57-yard fumble recovery touchdown in the Wild Card Round against the Minnesota Vikings, solidifying his impact.
Verse's journey from Florida State, where he was a two-time All-American, to becoming the 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, highlights his rapid rise in the league.
His ability to pressure quarterbacks, finishing with 76 pressures per Next Gen Stats, ranked second among rookies since Nick Bosa had 81 in 2019. This honor, voted on by his peers, reflects the respect Verse has garnered early in his career.
After losing one of the best players of the past decade in Aaron Donald, who was the anchor of the Rams' defense, Verse has quickly emerged as the forefront of the team's defense not even two years after Donald's decision.
As the Rams look to build on their 2024 NFC West title, Verse's inclusion in the Top 100 signals his potential as a cornerstone of their defense.
With his combination of power, agility, and relentless drive, Verse is poised to be a force for years to come, making this ranking a testament to his early dominance and future promise in the NFL.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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