UAlbany defensive end Verse drafted by LA Rams

By WNYT
Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo / Michael Conroy, File)

For just the third time in program history, a former University at Albany Great Dane has heard his name called in the NFL Draft.

Jared Verse, a defensive end, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. He was selected 19th overall on Thursday evening.

Verse spent two years at the University at Albany before transferring to Florida State.