Jared Verse Wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year for 2024 Season

The Rams' first-round pick becomes the first player since Aaron Donald to earn the honor for the franchise.

Jared Verse, the Los Angeles Rams' 19th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was named Defensive Rookie of the Year at the NFL Honors event in New Orleans.
Verse led all NFL rookies in quarterback pressures (77), hurries (56), and quarterback hits (18), showcasing his impact beyond his modest 4.5 sacks.
He delivered standout playoff performances, including a 57-yard fumble return touchdown in the wild card round and two sacks against the Eagles in the divisional round.
The Florida State product is the Rams' first Defensive Rookie of the Year since Aaron Donald earned the award in 2014, highlighting a new defensive cornerstone for the team.
Verse's success reflects the Rams' strategic drafting and coaching, as the team returned to contention after a challenging 2022 season.