News ArticlePublishedJul 08, 2026 at 01:08 PM EDTJared Verse getting an honorable mention on ESPN's ranking of the NFL's best edge rushers heading into 2026 feels like a pretty fair spot, and frankly, it's a good sign for where his career is headed. It also has to feel good after getting traded from Los Angeles to Cleveland.Honorable mention can sometimes feel like the awkward honor, like you aren't quite good enough. But for edge rushers in today's NFL, it's a big deal. The league is loaded with pass rushers who can change a game with one snap, and Verse is already close after just two seasons.The biggest jump for Verse has been his refined skills on the field. Early in his career, he won a lot with athleticism, effort and pure terror. There was no mystery about what he wanted to do: get