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DE Jared Verse, Florida State
Maybe the biggest need on this team for the coming year is for the DE position across from the Karlaftis/Danna DE position, which is more rigid, brute force passrushers with high effort. We are in need of bendy talents that can burst off the edge, threaten the tackle's outside shoulder, and then counter them into oblivion. Verse seems like exactly the guy that fits the bill.
His big problem is that he needs truckloads of coaching. He isn't very good at reading his keys, he gets confused discerning passes and runs, just a lot of mental acuity training. All the physicals are there: he is bendy, speedy, very athletic, plays with great motor. I really enjoy his tape. But his rush defense is sloppy and he's going to need a truckload of coaching -- I think this guy is a 10-sack guy by season 2 or 3. He needs it simplified, and fortunately we have an outstanding coach in Joe Cullen who could groom this guy.
We need a lot more talent on the edge, and as raw as he may be, I think he's a great fit at the bottom of the 1st round, or even worth trading a few spots up for.
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