Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse introduced he would return to the Seminoles program in 2023 relatively than depart early for the NFL draft.
Verse introduced his resolution in a 33-second video on social media Saturday morning, stating, “We’re not done yet. We’ll see you in 2023.”
The 6-foot-4, 248-pounder earned a spot on the All-ACC first-team after ending second within the league in sacks (9.0) and tackles for loss (16.5). He led the staff in pressures (36), totaling 47 tackles, 3 quarterback hurries, one fumble restoration and one blocked kick.
His efficiency has many projecting him as a first- or second-round decide within the NFL draft.
Verse’s resolution means he may move up a multi-million payday from the NFL.
It’s outstanding when you think about Verse wasn’t closely recruited out of Central Columbia High, signing with Albany University, the place he appeared in 15 video games over the primary two seasons. Before signing with Florida State final January, he was one of many extra sought-after prospects within the switch portal.
When requested a couple of timetable for a doable resolution throughout preparations for the Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 26, Verse credited his mom, Janniene, for her organizational expertise in serving to make that course of simpler.
“My mom knows more than me,” mentioned Verse. “It’s good to sit down down with my household, take a look at every thing, and lay it out.
“I have been very communicative with the coaches and the staff working around me, and they have been very helpful in giving me the information I need. But, it is just whenever I feel right about it, probably a week or two afterward, after the bowl game.”
The redshirt sophomore had 6 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a pair of tackles for loss in FSU’s 35-32 win over Oklahoma within the bowl sport.
Verse was requested after the sport what this season meant to him.
“I am grateful for Coach [Mike] Norvell. He has not lied to me once,” he mentioned. “He sat down with me and told me he would give me his best, and he has not stopped since then. Like all today, and the first day since I got here, he has given me his best. I have tried my hardest to give him the same in return. This is the best decision I have made in my life.”
Norvell recalled the primary dialog he had with Verse when recruiting him to return to Florida State.
“When he made the decision to come to Florida State, I remember on that phone call, and I am not too proud to say, I was emotional at that moment because it was real,” mentioned Norvell. “There was no bullcrap about it, and it was about any person that went by means of the method and mentioned, ‘Look, I would like to search out the very best match the place I can develop and develop in each approach.
“He is just scratching the surface for where he can go. This young man has a special future in front of him because the good Lord blessed him with great ability, but he has an unbelievable mind and an unbelievable heart. It will be fun to watch him continue to grow to what I know that potential is.”
The Seminoles could have their main passer (Jordan Travis), main rusher (Trey Benson), main receiver (Johnny Wilson) and main move rusher (Verse) returning in 2023.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Matt Murschel at [email protected] or observe him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel.
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