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.

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.