Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse discusses his motivation for professional football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse recently reflected on his childhood realization that he wanted to pursue football professionally. The 25-year-old pass rusher described the game as a manifestation of beauty emerging from chaos. Verse traced his career path from his youth in Beavercreek, Ohio, through his collegiate tenure at the University of Albany and Florida State, to his current role in Cleveland following a trade involving Myles Garrett. His former Florida State coach Mike Norvell noted that Verse maintains a relentless motor and high energy levels on the field. Verse continues to channel his approach toward disrupting offensive schemes and remains focused on his professional career in the NFL.
- •Jared Verse is a 25-year-old defensive end for the Cleveland Browns.
- •Verse played collegiate football at both the University of Albany and Florida State.
- •The defensive end arrived in Cleveland following a trade involving Myles Garrett.
- •Florida State coach Mike Norvell describes Verse as an emotional player with a relentless motor.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — What drew Browns' Jared Verse to football? It's 'beauty' in the 'chaos'
"Browns defensive end Jared Verse remembers exactly what it was that made him fall in love with football, noting the "beauty" within the chaos.
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