In the first eight games of the season, Verse recorded 33 total steals, 20 of which were solo. He also recorded 3.5 sacks on the season. He has undoubtedly been a quality addition for the Rams.

“The Rams needed to replace Aaron Donald’s outstanding pass-rushing impact somehow, and Verse certainly helped,” Locker said. “The first-round pick generated 39 pressures and a pass win rate of 21.9%, both of which are in the top six among all forward rushers.”

Locker listed another rookie as another talented player who has performed well this season. Locker called wide receiver Jordan Whittington the team’s biggest surprise through the first eight games.

Most sixth-round draft picks do not immediately impact their respective teams in their rookie season. But that wasn’t the case for Whittington, who got plenty of playing time without the Rams’ two best players.

“The Rams were behind both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp for much of the year, but the team’s receiving corps was kept afloat by rookie Whittington,” Locker said. “His overall grade of 76.7 is still the best in Sean McVay’s offense, due in part to his strong blocking. Whittington has a 78.9 pass blocking and 69.2 run blocking grade so far.”

Locker also noted that the Rams have done a solid job of playing to their offensive strengths. “Rails utilize shifts or motions on 82.% of snaps, the highest rate in the NFL.” he said undressing.

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