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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JARED VERSE:
Florida State | HT: 6037 | WT: 254 | 40 time: 4.58 | Arm: 3312 | Hand: 0978 | Wing: 7912
Three year starter. First-team All-ACC the past two years, consensus first-team All-America and Florida State defensive MVP in 2022 and 2023. Above average length with a frame that plays well on the edge. Somewhat high cut which can inhibit quick change of direction. Powerful and athletic with an explosive first step and outstanding chase ability. Plays with a high motor and is relentless in pursuit. Teams have to scheme to account for his quickness and speed. Shows solid bend and squeeze to get around the corner along with agility to adjust to quarterback movement. Has a wide variety of pass rush moves including a bull rush into a move, arm under, spin, push pull and cross chop. Quickness and agility allow him to counter inside versus oversetting tackles. Moves well laterally and has range to chase down perimeter runs. Can turn his quickness into power both in the pass rush and playing the run. Is normally solid holding the point of attack versus the run. Has knee and ankle bend to get under tackles and drive them back on a bull rush or separating from a block playing the run. Not the most instinctive playing the run as he is vulnerable to blocks coming from the inside. Has a tendency to get too far upfield opening up a running lane. May lack ideal flexibility, as at times he can get stalemated upright versus a powerful tackle. Will also run around blocks at times losing gap control. Had a somewhat slow start last fall and has shown some inconsistency with some quiet times early in the season. Came on strong as the season progressed and demonstrated elite prospect skill and production. Has what NFL teams want in an edge defender.
2023 Stats: 41 T, 12.5 TFL, 9 sacks, 3 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF, 1 BK. OSR:1/41. Draft projection: 1st round