Braden Fiske is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams as of the 2024 NFL season. The Los Angeles Rams selected him with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Before the draft, Fiske had already seen his draft stock skyrocket post his stellar performance at the NFL Combine. Once a fourth-rounder on the consensus board, he was projected to go in the 2nd round post combine. The 24-year-old (as of September 2024) had an overall grade of 73.9 by PFF for the 2023 season. His lightning-quick feet and devastatingly quick hands had coaches and scouts impressed at the senior bowl.
He is very slippery and has great flexibility for an interior defensive lineman. Born on January 18, 2000, Braden was on the older side of the draft prospects which had hindered his draft stock in some people’s eyes. However, the projection about him going in the 2nd round came true when LA traded picks with the Carolina Panthers to move up to 39 from 52 to grab him.
Braden Fiske College
Braden Fiske played for Western Michigan for five years before transferring to Florida State University in 2022 to play for the Seminoles.Fiske was a 3-star offensive guard recruit out of high school in the 2018 class but started playing as an interior defensive lineman after committing to Western Michigan. He saw action in just two games as a freshman and played only 19 snaps that year. He became a full-time starter from the 2019 season until 2022. During his tenure as a Bronco, he had 148 tackles, 13.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes deflected. He was named Second Team All-MAC during his final season at Western Michigan.After transferring to Florida State, Fiske had somewhat of a slow start. He had only nine pressures through the first six weeks but he slingshot through the second half to finish the season with 28 total pressures (PFF). He finished the year with 43 tackles and six sacks. He was one of the reasons that the Seminoles' defensive line was a menace in 2023.His overall collegiate career stats are as follows:
| Stats | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | PD |
| 2023 | 43 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 58 | 31 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 43 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Braden Fiske High School
Braden attended Michigan City High School in Michigan City, Indiana. He was a three-time All-Duneland Conference selection. He helped his team reach the semifinals of the 5A state playoffs his senior year. He played as an offensive guard in high school.
FAQ's On Braden Fiske College
A. Braden Fiske was measured in at 6-foot-4 and 292 pounds at the 2024 NFL combine.
A. Braden Fiske was born to Brian Fiske (Father) and Emily Fiske (Mother).
A. Braden Fiske plays as a defensive end.
