Jared Verse pounds ACC Network desk claiming he could take down a lion 'barehanded'

In 2022, Jared Verse announced he was going to transfer from FCS Albany to Florida State. It was a big jump, but he thrived with the Seminoles, becoming one of the team’s best players.

One thing that’s obvious is that Verse doesn’t lack confidence. He proved that during the 2023 ACC Football Kickoff, where he claimed that he could take down a lion in a cage match.

“I am taking down, and I said this with my chest yesterday and I’m gonna say it with my chest again,” Jared Verse said. “I’m going to put both hands on the table so you really understand me. I am taking down a lion barehanded.”

Next to Verse on the ACCN set, Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach couldn’t control his laughter.

“Let me tell you why. Let me tell you why. These muscles are not for show. These muscles can do some damage. I will take down a lion — not with ease,” Verse admitted. “I might take a lock off the ground, do something real quick, but.”

At this point, Jared Verse was called out for adding a weapon to his barehanded fight and was asked to clarify if he could also fight a tiger.

“I don’t think so with a tiger,” Verse said quickly.

DeLoach added that he was confident in a fight against a crocodile or an alligator. However, he didn’t seem to have the same confidence in that as Verse did in fighting a lion, which weighs between 280 and 420 lbs, runs 46 MPH, has 1.5-inch claws, and can bite with up to 650 PSI.

Hopefully, Jared Verse never puts this theory to the test. It probably won’t end well for a player with a very promising career.

Jared Verse on how Florida State can make the College Football Playoff

One goal that Jared Verse has on the field this season is to help Florida State make the College Football Playoff. That’s a goal that Verse knows how to reach and it starts by taking care of business and competing the way the Seminoles know they’re capable of doing.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt in that,” Verse said. “I think if we do what we are able to do, we compete the way we are able to compete, we play the way we are able to play — play as one — I don’t think there is anyone that can stop us. But we got to be able to do those things, execute.”