After meeting with multiple teams, Fiske was surprised the Rams moved up to choose him in the NFL Draft.
had a long journey to the NFL. Coming from Western Michigan, he was the No. 2 transfer prospect in 2022 and made a name for himself on the national stage with the Seminoles, recording 43 tackles, six sacks, and nine tackles for loss, along with a dominant showing at the NFL Combine. He ranked third among all defensive tackles at the combine and was eventually drafted No.
The Rams moved up in the second round by trading with the Carolina Panthers to select Fiske and in an, Fiske said he was just as surprised as anyone else that he was drafted so early, although, ranking first in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, and 20-yard shuttle at the combine definitely turned some heads."I was definitely surprised," Fiske said.
Fiske signed a deal with the Rams that includes $7.6 million fully guaranteed, with $3.7 million as a signing bonus. The contract spans four years, totaling $9.4 million. It's a considerable increase from the money he"When it did happen, it was a big surprise to me," Fiske continued. "I wasn't expecting the Rams – because they didn't have a selection until a few picks later – but they jumped up and got me and I couldn't be in a better situation.
Watch for Fiske and Verse next season in the NFC West as they kick off on August 11 preseason against the Dallas Cowboys.Tommy Mire joined NoleGameday in 2023 as a writer and editor. He initially worked as lead voice at SBNation's Tomahawk Nation and contributes to football, NFL and recruiting coverage. Connect with Tommy on Twitter at @TommyM3III
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