Player Profile: Eric Fisher

Eric Fisher

Height: 6'7
Weight: 297
Position:  Offensive Tackle
School:  Central Michigan
Rank:  #2 Offensive Tackle
Projection:  Top 11 Pick

Strengths
-Experienced.  Played and started along the offensive line since freshman year. 28 starts at Left Tackle.
-Long arms (34") that help keep defenders off his body.
-Ideal frame (6'7) with the ability to add weight.  Looks like a Tight End.
-Strong work ethic.  Willing to put in the extra work needed to be good.
-Good athletic ability that allows him to mirror defenders and attack defenders in the second level.
-Technically Sound
-Has good balance.  Rarely gets over extended.
-Possesses a good initial punch
-Fires off the ball and looks to hit you first
-Always keeps his feet moving while blocking
-Does a good job of recognizing what a pass rusher is going to do
-Plays through the whistle.
-Takes pride in finishing blocks

Weaknesses
-Needs to get stronger
-Isn't an overpowering run blocker
-Not a mauler
-Can get too high at times
-Doesn't have that nasty demeanor nor you would like

Summary
Eric Fisher is a talented offensive tackle who is shooting up draft boards.  He has the height and arm length you would want out of a left tackle with the athletic ability needed to shut down the top pass rushers in the league.  Fisher uses his good quick feet to mirror defenders and stay on balance so that he can counter what they are trying to do.  You'd like to see him get stronger which should help him in the running game and with power rushers.  But he is more of a position blocker than a road grader.  Fisher doesn't have the best game film since Central Michigan didn't play any top pass rushers.  However he showed he has what it takes with his performance at the Senior Bowl.  There he was able to shut down some of the top pass rushers in this class and solidified himself as the second best tackle in this draft and a top 10 pick.  Fisher could go as high as #4 to Philadelphia, but shouldn't fall past the Chargers who pick at #11.