Former FSU Star Lands First Career Sack Against Detroit Lions

It was a successful rookie debut for the Consensus All-American.

Dec 2, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Former Florida State star and now Los Angeles Ram rookie Jared Verse wreaked havoc on opposing offenses for the 'Noles over the past few seasons, and his productivity has seemingly carried over to the NFL. On Sunday, the Rams and the Lions went toe-to-toe, and the 2023 consensus All-American recorded his first sack, putting a stamp on his professional debut.

With the Rams trailing the Lions late in the second quarter, Verse dropped Lions' quarterback Jared Goff for a massive 10-yard loss on first down.

In the first half of his first NFL game, @JaredVerse1 gets his first career sack!#NoleFamily | #NFLNoles https://t.co/2TVFzCCFL9

— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) September 9, 2024

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The 6'4'', 260-pound Dayton, Ohio native was taken in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Rams alongside teammate defensive tackle Braden Fiske, who was drafted at No. 39, after recording 70 tackles, 21 for a loss, and 13 sacks.

Becoming a staple during his two years on the FSU defense, in 2023 he recorded 41 tackles, including 12.5 for loss with nine sacks, 11 quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, a forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.

There is a significant void left in Los Angeles by the departure of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, who announced his retirement this past offseason. Head coach Sean McVay and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris look to rebound with the additions of Verse and Fiske, two of the team's top rookie defensive linemen in the 2024 season.

Los Angeles came up short in overtime against Detroit but Verse and Fiske still had notable debuts. Verse finished with four tackles, one tackle for loss, and one sack while Fiske recorded five tackles, including two solo stops.

The next matchup for the Rams is set to take place on September 15 against the Arizona Cardinals. Both Verse and Fiske will face off against former teammate Trey Benson.

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