Unbelievable: Prominent NFL Draft Expert Select Two Rams for…
The Los Angeles Rams 2024 rookie class is already being considered among the best just eight games into the season. Once again, general manager Les Snead has gotten fantastic early return value on rookie players who are playing big roles within the team.
As Justin Melo of The Draft Network said, “The Rams have dragged themselves out of a 1-4 hole and currently reside in second place in the division. The playoffs are well within reach. Receiving contributions from an outstanding rookie class has helped Sean McVay turn this season around.”
Now that we are at the midway point of the season, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has put together his midseason all-rookie team. Two of the Rams’ draft picks made that list. Those players of course were Jared Verse and Braden Fiske. Verse was Brugler’s second-ranked edge rusher in the draft behind only Dallas Turner. Said Brugler of Verse in his midseason all-rookie team.
“There have been a couple slam-dunk picks in this exercise (Daniels, Bowers), and I would also include Verse, too…Reading through my draft scouting report for Verse, he has translated a lot of the qualities that made him so appealing as a prospect: “Verse can win with speed or power and flashes violence in his hands.” This shows up on almost every pass-rush snap. He consistently punches above his weight class, because of his high-pace, physical rushing style. “He is always around the football, because of his awareness, effort and fierce play personality.” Verse is unrelenting in his pursuit of the football. You want players who hate to be blocked, and that absolutely sums up the Florida State alum.”
Verse’s relentless play-style and hot motor early in the season led to too many missed tackles, but since the bye week, the Rams rookie has been one of the best players on the field. His bull rush may already be among the best in the NFL. He currently leads rookies in pressures and is by far the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Verse is currently -190 on FanDuel with the next closest player being Laiatu Latue at +750.
