DE Verse newest Nole to pull out of Orange Bowl

• Andrea Adelson, ESPN

  • Senior WriterDec 19, 2023, 04:48 PM ET Close ACC reporter.
  • Joined ESPN.com in 2010.
  • Graduate of the University of Florida.Florida State protective end Jared Verse revealed Tuesday he will pull out of the Orange Bowl versus Georgia and get in the NFL draft.In a declaration published on social media, Verse stated

  ,” Competing at the next level is not just a specific pursuit however a reflection of the structure I have actually constructed at Albany and continued to lay at FSU.” Fueled by the enthusiasm and devotion instilled during my time at Florida State, I know I am ready for any and all difficulties that come my way. “Editor’s Picks 1 Related Verse is ranked the No. 15 possibility for the 2024 NFL draft on Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest Big Board. A 6-foot-4,

260-pound

junior, Verse transferred from FCS Albany to Florida State in 2022 and went from under-the-radar prospect to among the very best protective players in college football.This past season, Verse was a first-team AFCA All-American and an All-ACC first-team selection, with 41 takes on, 12.5 tackles for loss, 9 sacks and a forced fumble. He came on strong in the last 2 games of the season, with a career-high 2.5 sacks and 3 deals with for loss in a road win at competing Florida, and 2 sacks and three takes on for loss in Florida State’s ACC championship win over Louisville.Florida State finished unbeaten however failed to make the College Football Playoff, opening the door for its leading players to pull out of the Orange Bowl against the Bulldogs. So far, defensive tackle Fabien Lovett, running

back Trey Benson, receiver Johnny Wilson and tight end Jaheim Bell have all pulled out of the bowl game.