The 19th overall pick out of Florida State in last April’s draft, Verse had just 4½ sacks in 2024 but he led all rookies with 77 quarterback pressures during the regular season.

Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Jared Verse was an overwhelming choice for AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Verse had 4 1/2 sacks and led all rookies in quarterback hits (18), pressures (77) and hurries (56).

Jared Verse etched his name in NFL history on Thursday night. After recording 66 tackles, 18 quarterback hits, 11 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 17 games, the Los Angeles Rams first-year phenom was crowned the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year.