Rams' Jared Verse is NFL's defensive rookie of the year; Bills' Josh Allen named MVP
Briefly

Jared Verse, strong in his debut season with the Rams, was recognized as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year during the NFL Honors. This achievement marks him as the first Rams player to win the award since Aaron Donald in 2014. Verse, who was selected 19th overall in the draft, showcased exceptional talent and expected performance, solidifying his position as a key player not just in the league but also has goals to become one of the all-time greats. Other awards included Buffalo's Josh Allen as MVP and Saquon Barkley as Offensive Player of the Year.
"I think it's a small step towards it," he said after receiving the award, adding, "That's the main thing - you can't get satisfied. It's just a small step to a big goal."
Verse exceeded expectations after the Rams selected him with the No. 19 pick in the draft.
A few hours later, Verse was announced as the NFL defensive rookie of the year, the first Rams player to win the award since Aaron Donald in 2014.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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