Los Angeles Rams trade up to select defensive tackle Braden Fiske in wake of Aaron Donald retirement
The Los Angeles Rams traded up to pick No. 39 (traded for pick No. 155) on Friday in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select former Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske. Fiske was electric for the Seminoles, posting 43 tackles and six sacks in just one season. Over his four seasons […]
The Los Angeles Rams traded up to pick No. 39 (traded for pick No. 155) on Friday in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select former Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske.
Fiske was electric for the Seminoles, posting 43 tackles and six sacks in just one season. Over his four seasons with the Western Michigan Broncos, he amassed 148 tackles, two pass deflections 13.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.
One of his strongest performances was during the ACC Championship game when he totaled 9 tackles and 3 sacks, helping the Seminoles to their first conference title in nearly 10 years.
The Michigan City, Indiana native will make an instant impact within the Rams' defense after he impressed with his speed both on the film and in drills at the Combine. While in Indianapolis, he ran a 4.78-second time on the 40-yard dash. (1.68 10-yard split)
Here's a look at his full Combine numbers:
- 40-yard dash: 4.78 seconds (1.68 10-yard split)
- Bench press (225 pounds): 26 reps
- Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
- Broad jump: 9-feet-9 inches
- 3-cone drill: N/A
- Shuttle run: 4.37 seconds
It's clear the team is addressing what it lost with the retirement of Aaron Donald, making big moves to bolster the defense early in the draft.
With the selection, Fiske rejoins his college teammate, edge rusher Jared Verse. The Rams selected Verse at No. 19 overall on Thursday.
