Rams trade up to select DL Braden Fiske

The Los Angeles Rams traded up with the Carolina Panthers to select Florida State defensive lineman Braden Fiske in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 39 overall.

L.A. sent picks Nos. 52 and 155 and a 2025 second-round selection to Carolina to move up to No. 39.

Fiske lit up the combine, running a 4.78-second 40-yard dash to help skyrocket his draft stock. With Aaron Donald retiring, the Rams needed interior pass-rush help that Fiske can provide.

Pre-draft profile

Fiske stole the show at the combine, putting together one of the more explosive athletic profiles you'll ever see from an interior defensive lineman. And he's not merely a workout warrior - those rare movement skills are all over his Florida State tape. His combination of explosiveness, lateral quickness, and active hands make it difficult for opponents to square him up. Fiske also offers plenty of raw power, and he's flashed the ability to stack, shed, and make a play on the ball against the run. It may be difficult for that aspect of his game to translate, though. He doesn't have the size to drop the anchor, and length will be a major issue against most NFL offensive linemen. That could limit Fiske to a rotational pass-rush role, but there's plenty of value in such a player in today's game, especially one with this much upside.