Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse entered pretty strong company as he was named the Associated Press' Defensive Rookie of the Year for the

Rams first-round draft pick Jared Verse is selected the NFL's defensive rookie of the year. The Bills' Josh Allen wins MVP ahead of Eagles' Saquon Barkley.

Jared Verse was an overwhelming choice for AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He got 37 first-place votes, well ahead of Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, who received nine.

The Los Angeles Rams hit paydirt when they selected former Florida State star defensive end Jared Verse in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He became the

Jared Verse was voted the best first-year defender in the NFL, taking home AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honors

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).

For the third time, a Rams player has NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. The award this year went to Rams linebacker Jared Verse, who also made the Pro Bowl this past season. Verse's teammate, defensive end Braden Fiske,

Former Florida State football, current Los Angles Rams star Jared Verse wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, beating Braden Fiske.

Rams linebacker Jared Verse won defensive rookie of the year, collecting his award at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Verse became the team's first defensive rookie of the year since defensive lineman Aaron Donald in 2014. Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner finished tied for second for the award last year.

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.