Florida State defensive end Jared Verse, a potential first-round pick, announced he is forgoing the 2023 NFL draft and will return to the Seminoles next season.
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Bleacher Report's latest 2023 draft rankings had Verse as the No. 25 overall player. Verse told ESPN's Andrea Adelson that the NFL's feedback was "consistent" with projections that would have him be a top-20 selection.
"Obviously, the money is a big factor in it. But my biggest factor was, 'What can I improve on?'" Verse said. "I just have to look at myself and say, 'OK, every day, I've still got a lot to improve on, I've still got a lot to be better at.