Eric Fisher (American football) explained

Eric Fisher
Number:72, 79
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:January 5, 1991
Birth Place:Rochester, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:312
College:Central Michigan (2009–2012)
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:1
Draftpick:1
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:132
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:128
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:F/FishEr00

Eric William Fisher (born January 5, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas, and was selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 NFL draft. He played for the Chiefs for eight seasons from 2013 to 2020, making two Pro Bowls and winning Super Bowl LIV over the San Francisco 49ers.

Early life

Fisher and his sister were raised in Rochester, Michigan, by his mother. During that time, she also overcame thyroid cancer while raising them on her own.[1] He attended Stoney Creek High School, where he was an All-State honorable mention lineman for the football team. Regarded as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was not ranked among the best offensive tackle prospects in his class.[2] According to Fisher, this was due to him being undersized for an offensive tackle, weighing only 225 pounds as a high school senior.[3]

College career

Fisher played at Central Michigan University from 2009 to 2012 where he was recognized as a first-team All-American by Pro Football Weekly, a second-team selection by Sports Illustrated, and received third-team honors from the Associated Press. He was also a first-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) selection.[4] Fisher was a part of two bowl wins while at Central Michigan; the 2010 GMAC Bowl and the 2012 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.[5] [6]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Fisher was considered one of the top offensive tackles (and overall players) available in the 2013 NFL draft.[7] He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the first overall pick,[8] [9] becoming the first MAC player to be drafted No. 1 overall.[10] Fisher is one of two Central Michigan players to be selected in the first round of an NFL Draft; the other is Joe Staley.[11]

On July 26, 2013, Fisher signed a guaranteed contract with the Chiefs worth $22.1 million with a $14.5 million signing bonus.[12] Despite playing left tackle during college, Fisher transitioned to right tackle for the 2013 season. He allowed 7 sacks and 35 hurries. According to Pro Football Focus, his run-blocking grade of −6.5 ranked 55th out of 76 NFL tackles who played at least 25 percent of their team's snaps. His overall grade as a tackle ranked 70th. Despite Fisher's struggles during his rookie season, Chiefs general manager John Dorsey noted Fisher's potential and expressed confidence that he would develop into a good player.[13] Fisher played in 14 games, of which he started 13, during his rookie year of 2013.

In March 2014, head coach Andy Reid announced that he was moving Fisher to the left tackle position for the upcoming 2014 season, following the loss of Branden Albert in free agency.[14] During the 2015 season, Fisher played in 16 games, starting in 14.[15]

On May 2, 2016, the Chiefs picked up the fifth-year option Fisher's contract.[16] On July 30, 2016, Fisher signed a four-year contract extension with the Chiefs worth $48 million, including $40 million guaranteed.[17] In Week 1, after a strong performance, Pro Football Focus ranked Fisher as the number one left tackle of the week.[18] In the divisional round of the 2016 playoffs against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chiefs were down 18–10 in the 4th quarter. Following a successful two-point conversion, Fisher was called on a holding penalty that resulted in a loss of 10 yards. On the second attempt from the Steelers' 12-yard line, the Chiefs failed the two-point conversion, resulting in their elimination from the playoffs as they lost to the Steelers by a score of 18–16.[19]

In 2019, Fisher was limited to eight games due to injuries.[20] Fisher and the Chiefs went on to win Super Bowl LIV, their first championship in 50 years.[21]

Following the release of long-time Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt in the 2020 offseason, Fisher became tied with Anthony Sherman and fellow 2013 draftee Travis Kelce as the longest tenured members of the Chiefs.[22] In the Week 3 game of the Chiefs' 2020 season against the Baltimore Ravens, Fisher lined up as an eligible receiver and caught a two-yard pass for a touchdown, the first of his career.[23] The touchdown was the first receiving touchdown scored by a number one overall selection since Keyshawn Johnson in 2006.[24] Fisher was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Chiefs on November 16, 2020,[25] and activated three days later.[26]

On January 24, 2021, against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game, Fisher suffered a torn Achilles, forcing him to miss Super Bowl LV.[27] He was placed on injured reserve on February 6.[28] The Chiefs would go on to lose 31–9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[29]

Fisher was released after eight seasons on March 11, 2021.[30]

Indianapolis Colts

On May 12, 2021, Fisher signed a one-year, $8.38 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts.[31]

Miami Dolphins

On December 5, 2022, the Miami Dolphins signed Fisher to their active roster.[32] On January 6, 2023, Fisher was placed on injured reserve despite being inactive for every game.[33]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Greenleaf . Jared . April 25, 2013 . Cheboygan man to see son drafted by NFL team tonight . September 29, 2020 . Cheboygan Daily Tribune.
  2. Web site: Eric Fisher, 2009 Offensive tackle . September 29, 2020 . Rivals.com.
  3. Web site: Schwab . Frank . April 25, 2013 . Eric Fisher becomes one of the most unlikely first overall picks in NFL draft history . March 17, 2021 . Yahoo! Sports . en-US.
  4. Web site: November 28, 2012 . CMU left tackle Eric Fisher named first team All-MAC, four other Chippewas honored . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170825020654/https://www.themorningsun.com/article/20121128/sports02/121129725/cmu-left-tackle-eric-fisher-named-first-team-all-mac-four-other-chippewas-honored/ . August 25, 2017 . The Morning Sun.
  5. Web site: GMAC Bowl – Troy vs Central Michigan Box Score, January 6, 2010 . September 29, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Little Caesars Bowl – Western Kentucky vs Central Michigan Box Score, December 26, 2012 . September 29, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Rang . Rob . December 20, 2012 . Big Board: Linemen rule the board as the big bowl games await . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131220075036/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/21430254/big-board-linemen-rule-the-board-as-the-big-bowl-games-await . December 20, 2013 . CBSsports.com.
  8. Web site: 2013 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Polzer . Tim . April 25, 2013 . Report: Chiefs to take Eric Fisher with first pick of NFL Draft . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130928055035/http://tracking.si.com/2013/04/25/chiefs-to-draft-eric-fisher/?section=si_latest . September 28, 2013 . April 25, 2013 . Sports Illustrated.
  10. Web site: Rosenthal . Gregg . April 25, 2013 . Eric Fisher goes No. 1 to Kansas City Chiefs in NFL draft . September 29, 2020 . . en-US.
  11. Web site: Central Michigan Drafted Players/Alumni . September 29, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Williamson . Bill . July 23, 2013 . Chiefs sign No. 1 pick Eric Fisher . August 4, 2013 . ESPN.com.
  13. Web site: Paylor . Terez . January 15, 2014 . Chiefs' Eric Fisher may be in line for a switch from right tackle to left . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140601073957/http://www.kansas.com/2014/01/15/3230842/chiefs-remain-high-on-tackle-eric.html . June 1, 2014 . May 31, 2014 . The Wichita Eagle.
  14. Web site: Ferrin . Reid . March 25, 2014 . Andy Reid talks Eric Fisher, Alex Smith and More . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140529140227/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Andy-Reid-talks-Eric-Fisher-Alex-Smith-and-More/1de88472-d128-41cc-8bd1-e20ce8baaa5a . May 29, 2014 . March 25, 2014 . KCChiefs.com.
  15. Web site: Eric Fisher 2015 Game Log . September 29, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Kissel . BJ . May 2, 2016 . Chiefs Exercise Fifth-Year Option on OL Eric Fisher . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171002120103/https://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Exercise-Fifth-Year-Option-on-OL-Eric-Fisher/7be4d059-ac4f-4a3d-9ca1-aab7107c32ee . October 2, 2017 . Chiefs.com.
  17. Web site: Stites . Adam . July 30, 2016 . Chiefs give lucrative deal to Eric Fisher . September 29, 2020 . SBNation.com . en.
  18. Web site: Monson . Sam . September 12, 2016 . Pro Football Focus Team of the Week for NFL Week 1 . March 17, 2021 . Pro Football Focus.
  19. Web site: Divisional Round – Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs – January 15th, 2017 . September 29, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  20. Web site: Eric Fisher 2019 Game Log . September 29, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  21. Web site: Shook . Nick . February 2, 2020 . Chiefs rally once again to defeat 49ers, win SB LIV . February 2, 2020 . NFL.com.
  22. Web site: Conner . Matt . May 13, 2020 . Travis Kelce's growth as a leader now faces new challenge . September 29, 2020 . Arrowhead Addict . en-US.
  23. Web site: September 28, 2020 . Mahomes outplays Jackson to lead Chiefs past Ravens 34–20 . September 29, 2020 . ESPN.com . Associated Press.
  24. Web site: Owens . Jason . September 28, 2020 . Chiefs LT Eric Fisher becomes first No. 1 pick since Keyshawn Johnson to catch TD . September 29, 2020 . Yahoo! Sports.
  25. Web site: Alper . Josh . November 16, 2020 . Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz go on COVID-19 list . December 23, 2020 . NBCSports.com.
  26. Web site: Goldman . Charles . November 19, 2020 . Chiefs LT Eric Fisher, RT Mitchell Schwartz to be activated from reserve/COVID-19 list . December 23, 2020 . USAToday.com.
  27. Web site: Alper . Josh . January 25, 2021 . Eric Fisher suffered a torn Achilles . January 25, 2021 . ProFootballTalk.
  28. Web site: Goldman . Charles . February 6, 2021 . Chiefs announce flurry of roster moves on Saturday . February 19, 2021 . USAToday.com.
  29. Web site: Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021 . March 17, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  30. Web site: Patra . Kevin . March 11, 2021 . Chiefs release starting tackles Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz . March 17, 2021 . NFL.com.
  31. Web site: Carney . Josh . 2021-05-10 . Report: Colts Signing Two-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle . 2023-07-17 . Sports Illustrated . en.
  32. Web site: Louis-Jacques . Marcel . December 5, 2022 . Dolphins sign OT Eric Fisher, put OT Austin Jackson on IR . 2023-07-17 . ESPN.com.
  33. Web site: January 5, 2023 . Miami Dolphins make roster moves . 2023-07-17 . MiamiDolphins.com.

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