Potential First-Round Pick Announces Surprising Draft Decision

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In a surprising turn of events, Florida State defensive end Jared Verse announced on Saturday that he'll return to Tallahassee for the 2023 season.

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Verse had a breakout season at Florida State in 2022, racking up 47 tackles and nine sacks.

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Instead of pursuing his dreams of playing in the NFL, Verse has decided to run it back for another year. This is obviously great news for the Seminoles.

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Some analysts actually projected Verse to be a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Verse, who started his career at Albany, earned first-team All-ACC honors this season. He was also named an All-American for his contributions on the field.

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Florida State finished the 2022 season with a 10-3 record, its best mark under head coach Mike Norvell.

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With Verse officially back in the fold, Florida State should feel awfully good about its pass rush heading into fall.

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