Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse had an incredible first season in the NFL, resulting in scooping the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Verse was also selected for the Pro Bowl and helped the Rams team reach the Playoffs.
In an interview with ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on his podcast, "The Adam Schefter Podcast," he spoke about several topics, including his impressive debut season in the league.
When asked which offensive lineman had impressed him that he had come up against, he mentioned Buffalo Bills Dion Dawkins. However, he soon mentioned San Fransico 49ers veteran tackle Trent Williams, saying he gave him his "Welcome to the NFL’ moment."
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse.
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Verse went into more detail regarding that moment with Schefter saying:
"I get to the B-gap, he seals me off, and I'm trying to rush, I'm trying to get off the tackle. Usually, I can just lift their hands up without a problem. I'm just a lot stronger than everybody. I tried to lift Trent’s hands up, and they didn’t budge. They didn’t move one bit. I'm trying to move them; I'm chopping them down. I'm like, ‘Bro, let go of me!’ Trent’s got a deep voice, and I'm like, ‘Trent, let go of me!’ He’s like, ‘Ha ha ha, Verse. You’re funny as hell.’"
Williams is one of the best-left tackles in the league, becoming one of the top-paid players before the 2024 season. The 36-year-old is an 11-time Pro Bowler, so there is no shame in Verse losing out to him in his rookie season.
However, the Ohio native has the mentality to be beaten by anybody. When shown the highlights in the film room, Verse said he replied, "I’ll be better."