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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Florida State EDGE Jared Verse

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Florida State EDGE Jared Verse.

#5 Jared Verse/EDGE Florida State – 6035, 260 pounds (Redshirt Junior)

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Jared Verse 6035/260 9 3/4″ 32 3/4″ 79 3/8″
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

THE GOOD

– Brings insane power profile; speed-to-power convertor extraordinaire
– Outstanding explosiveness and closing speed
– Slippery rusher; great job getting off blocks
– Has ability to win outside track with power or with inside counters
– Impact run defender; nice combination of natural power, range and effort
– Plays with a tremendous motor
– High upside as a pass rusher; still scratching the surface
– Maintains good pad level; consistently wins the leverage battle

THE BAD

– Has had nagging injuries over last two years
– Game-to-game consistency needs to be better
– Limited bend to win the corner with flexibility
– Plays too straight down offensive linemen at times; gets stuck without a clear plan
– Ability to redirect in space is just average
– Needs to play with better pre-snap plan of attack

BIO

– Born Nov.