Jared Verse has 3rd-best odds to win Defensive Rookie of the Year…

Jared Verse has 3rd-best odds to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

[theramswire.usatoday.com]

Cameron DaSilva



The first round of the 2024 NFL draft was historically offense-heavy, with each of the first 14 picks coming on that side of the ball. That pushed the top defenders down the board, which allowed the Rams to steal Jared Verse at No. 19 overall.

Verse ended up being the 4th defender selected after the Colts took Laiatu Latu, the Seahawks selected Byron Murphy II and the Vikings selected Dallas Turner, all from Nos. 15-17.

Given the Rams’ need at outside linebacker, Verse should get an opportunity to play early on as a rookie. And after seeing how successful Byron Young was last season as a third-round rookie, Verse could push 10 sacks in Year 1.

Like Young and Kobie Turner, that would put Verse squarely in the conversation for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He’s already among the favorites to win the award. According to BetMGM, Verse has the 3rd-best odds to win Defensive Rookie of the Year at +1100, tied with Quinyon Mitchell and Terrion Arnold. Turner is the favorite at +400 and Latu is 2nd at +600.

If you were to bet $100 on Verse to win it, you’d profit $1,100. Perhaps he’ll make up for Turner being snubbed for the award by voters last year when Will Anderson Jr. – a player similar to Verse – won it as a rookie with the Texans.