Joey Fisher (American football) explained

Joey Fisher
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:11 November 1997
Birth Place:Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:322
High School:Clear Spring
(Clear Spring, Maryland)
College:Shepherd (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-PSAC East (2021, 2022)
  • Second-team All-PSAC East (2019)
Pfr:FishJo01

Joey Fisher (born November 11, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Shepherd and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life and high school

Fisher grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland and attended Clear Spring High School.[1] He was rated a two-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Maryland.[2] Fisher later decommitted after the firing of Maryland head coach Randy Edsall and reopened his recruitment.[3] He ultimately signed a letter of intent to play at Shepherd.[4]

College career

Fisher was named a starter going into his freshman season and was named second team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East.[5] His sophomore season was canceled due to COVID-19.[6] Fisher started all 15 of Shepherd's games as a junior and was named first team All-PSAC East.[7] He repeated as a first team All-PSAC East selection as a senior.[8] Fisher played in the 2023 Senior Bowl after his senior season.[9]

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Fisher was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023.[10] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[11]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Fisher signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on August 31, 2023.[12] He was released from the practice squad on November 14.[13]

Cleveland Browns

On December 13, 2023, Fisher was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[14] He was released on January 2, 2024.[15]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On January 17, 2024, Fisher signed a reserve/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shepherd is a fit for both Fishers. The Herald-Mail. March 20, 2019. April 17, 2023.
  2. Web site: Clear Spring (MD) defensive end Joey Fisher commits to Maryland. Marco. Knudsen. TestudoTimes.com. SB Nation. April 22, 2015. April 17, 2023.
  3. Web site: Defensive end prospect Joey Fisher decommits from Maryland. Baltimore Sun. January 8, 2016. April 17, 2023.
  4. Web site: Clear Spring's Fisher finds football home at Shepherd. The Herald-Mail. August 5, 2017. April 17, 2023.
  5. Web site: Fisher becomes a strong brick in Shepherd's offensive wall. The Herald-Mail. December 9, 2021. April 17, 2023.
  6. Web site: NFL Draft Profile: Joey Fisher, Offensive Lineman, Shepherd Rams. SI.com. March 13, 2023. April 17, 2023.
  7. Web site: Shepherd assembles pieces for the 2022 season. Shepherdstown Chronicle. August 26, 2022. April 17, 2023.
  8. Web site: Fisher, Bagent draw NFL scouts from 31 teams to Shepherd pro day. The Herald-Mail. March 28, 2023. April 17, 2023.
  9. Web site: Shepherd stars Bagent, Fisher ready for spotlight at Senior Bowl. The Herald-Mail. February 1, 2023. April 17, 2023.
  10. Web site: 49ers Agree To Terms With 11 Undrafted Free Agents . 49ers.com. May 1, 2023.
  11. Web site: 49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster. 49ers.com. August 29, 2023.
  12. Web site: kate.magdziuk . August 31, 2023 . Desmond King officially signs, Steelers add to the practice squad . September 1, 2023 . Behind the Steel Curtain . en.
  13. Web site: Steelers make roster moves. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. November 14, 2023.
  14. Web site: Browns place S Grant Delpit on injured reserve . ClevelandBrowns.com . December 14, 2023.
  15. Web site: Browns sign DE Sam Kamara to the practice squad . ClevelandBrowns.com . January 2, 2024.
  16. Web site: Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts. January 17, 2024. January 17, 2024. Teresa. Varley. Steelers.com.

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