The Rams traded up in the second round to pick Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske. Then they added Michigan running back Blake Corum in Round 3.
The Rams started Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday by addressing their defensive line, selecting Florida State tackle Braden Fiske with the seventh pick of the second round, the 39th pick overall. The Rams, who had the 52nd pick, traded with Carolina to make the selection. With the 19th pick of the third round, and 83rd overall, the Rams added to their running back room by selecting Michigan's Blake Corum.
Fiske, who played at Western Michigan before transferring to Florida State for his final season, joins a front that includes second-year pros Kobie Turner, edge rushers Byron Young and Michael Hoecht and nose tackle Bobby Brown III. 5 feet 8, 205 pounds, Michigan, Round 3, Pick 83 Notable: Corum rushed for 58 touchdowns during his Michigan career and helped lead the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff championship last season.
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