Jared Verse and Braden Fiske came into the NFL as former college teammates and they ended their rookie seasons by making franchise history together in the playoffs. Even though the Los Angeles Rams came up short in Sunday’s game, both Verse and Fiske flashed the talent that made them early picks in the 2024 NFL draft.

The Los Angeles Rams concluded their season with a heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Playoffs on Sunday. With that being said, the Rams had some positive moments, namely the performance of rookie defenders,

After already being named a Pro Bowler, Verse has now been voted the PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year. The award is voted on by members of the Professional Football Writers of America, and is typically a precursor to which players will win the official AP awards at the NFL Honors show.

Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse, defensive end Braden Fiske and wide receiver/kick returner Jordan Whittington were selected to the 2024 Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team.

With their first first-round pick since selecting Jared Goff in 2016, the Rams selected Jared Verse 19th overall. He had a really solid career at Florida State, and most pundits, including us here at the LAFB Network,