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Eric Fisher | Tackle

Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Age / DOB:  (22) / 1/5/1991
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 306
College: Central Michigan
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Chiefs selected Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick.
Fisher (6-foot-7 1/4, 306) made 34 career starts for the Chippewas, including 28 at left tackle. With superior size, length (34 1/2" arms), and athleticism to Luke Joeckel, the Chiefs determined Fisher -- despite his smaller-school background -- was this year's premier left tackle prospect. At the Combine, Fisher ran 5.05 with a 1.70 ten-yard split, pumped 27 reps on the bench, and scored 23 on the Wonderlic. He'll protect Alex Smith's blindside as a rookie. Look for Branden Albert to be traded Friday, probably to the Dolphins. Apr 25 - 8:17 PM

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Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Chiefs have not informed Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher that he will be the top pick, but they intend to take him.

La Canfora adds there is a "slight chance" of a trade, but the evidence is overwhelming at this point that Fisher is the guy. The highest a MAC player has ever been drafted is Byron Leftwich at No. 7 overall to the Jaguars in 2003. Fisher will best that on Thursday night. He's a lock to be selected in the top five.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Apr 25 - 6:31 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

A source with knowledge of the team's plans tells Profootballtalk the Chiefs will select Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher with the No. 1 pick.

This report mercifully avoids the semantics of who's been "informed" of what. There will undoubtedly be more conflicting reports between now and when Commissioner Roger Goodell steps to the podium to announce Kansas City's pick, but the evidence that Fisher will go ahead of Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel has become overwhelming.
Related: Chiefs, Luke Joeckel
Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter
Apr 25 - 4:59 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

ESPN's Ed Werder confirms there's "a growing sense" the Chiefs will select Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher at No. 1 overall.

Kansas City hasn't stopped fielding calls for the draft's top selection, but it's likely to be Fisher if they stand pat. And stand pat we expect them to do with a Branden Albert-to-Miami trade in the works. The Dolphins deal doesn't necessarily have to be completed until Friday, because the sides are discussing second-round picks. Only the first round will take place Thursday night.
Related: Chiefs, Dolphins
Source: ESPN.com
Apr 25 - 12:21 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

FOX Sports' Jay Glazer predicts the Chiefs will draft Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick.

Glazer is very arguably the most plugged-in, accurate NFL reporter, so his prediction is certainly noteworthy. We've been doing this a long time and truly cannot ever remember him being wrong. Glazer acknowledges "most believe" Kansas City will draft Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel, but expects the Chiefs to lean toward Fisher's "nastiness" in the run game over Joeckel's pass-blocking savvy.
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Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
Apr 24 - 6:59 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora is "hearing" the Chiefs will likely select Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher with the No. 1 pick if they can't deal disgruntled LT Branden Albert before the draft.

The reasoning is vague, but the Chiefs apparently believe Fisher would be better suited to the "power game" at right tackle than Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel if they kept Albert on the blindside. La Canfora had previously been adamant that Joeckel would be the Chiefs' pick. Unusual for a team picking No. 1 overall, the Chiefs have yet to be overwhelmingly connected to one player. There's still plenty of time for Albert to be traded before Thursday evening.
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Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Apr 24 - 12:11 AM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the "feeling is" OTs Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher will be the first two players off the board on Thursday.

In other words, no surprises. Kansas City has long been open to trading the No. 1 pick, but Jacksonville appears ready to stay put at No. 2. It's entirely unclear what the Raiders have planned at No. 3. Al Davis would be proud.
Related: Luke Joeckel
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 23 - 4:16 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

The Florida Times Union expects the Jaguars to decide between Eric Fisher, Luke Joeckel, Ziggy Ansah, and Dion Jordan with the No. 2 overall pick.

Dave Caldwell is a rookie GM, and he may not want to go particularly bold with his first-ever draft pick, relying on the best-player-available strategy. The Times Union considers Fisher "the safest pick" if Joeckel goes No. 1 to the Chiefs, which is expected. From the perspective that they face J.J. Watt twice a year, the Jaguars are likely to give Fisher serious consideration at No. 2.
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Source: Florida Times Union
Apr 22 - 11:20 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

"Several" NFL personnel directors and GMs tell NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah they expect the Jaguars to draft an offensive tackle at No. 2 overall.

We're certainly proponents of NFL teams staying true to their draft boards -- and that might be the case if Jacksonville selected Eric Fisher -- but right tackles have relatively scant NFL value and can be acquired on the cheap. For instance, solid-starting RTs Andre Smith, Tyson Clabo, and Eric Winston are all free agents because they play a devalued position. Fisher is going to be a good player, but the Jaguars wouldn't be drafting for value if they took him.
Related: Jaguars
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Apr 21 - 3:29 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

Sources tell NFL Draft insider Tony Pauline that "several" Chiefs position coaches prefer Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher over Texas A&M LT Luke Joeckel.

GM John Dorsey says the team has narrowed the No. 1 pick down to four players, and both Joeckel and Fisher are likely in the mix. Unfortunately for Chiefs assistants, position coaches don't determine who gets picked on draft day. That'll be up to Dorsey and Andy Reid, and they're more likely to take Joeckel.
Related: Chiefs, Luke Joeckel
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 20 - 1:18 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

According to the Florida Times Union, it "remains possible" the Jaguars use the No. 2 pick on an offensive tackle.

The Jags have one of the league's better left tackles in Eugene Monroe, but he's entering a contract year. The sides have yet to discuss an extension. Left tackles Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher are arguably the draft's top two prospects, so it stands to reason Jax will end up with a tackle if new GM Dave Caldwell goes with a "best on the board" strategy. Fisher or Joeckel would presumably play right tackle for a season before taking over the blindside for a departing Monroe in 2014. The Jags are still more likely to address another position.
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Source: Florida Times Union
Apr 19 - 12:24 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah "wouldn't be shocked" if the Chiefs used the No. 1 pick on Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher.

Per Jeremiah, there's a "lot of buzz out there." The general consensus has been that the Chiefs will take Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel, but it's never been viewed as a lock. CBS Sports' Mike Freeman reported Monday the Chiefs are "making it clear they are willing to trade out of the top overall spot." Joeckel and Fisher are by far the two most likely players to go No. 1 overall.
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Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Apr 17 - 3:18 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher said he's willing to play right tackle in the NFL.

Fisher must not be watching the right tackle market closely. While middling left tackles like Jake Long (four years, $34M) and Sam Baker (six years, $35.9M) got paid, top-tier right tackles like Andre Smith (unsigned) and Sebastian Vollmer (four years, $17M) aren't valued. Perhaps Fisher sees LT Branden Albert on the Chiefs' roster and is angling to be the No. 1 overall pick.
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Source: Sports Radio Interviews
Apr 16 - 12:11 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

The National Football Post passes along "buzz building in league circles" that the draft's top-three offensive tackles are in "high demand" and will "go fast" on the first day of the draft.

The tackle-needy Chargers, sitting at 11, can no longer count on one of the tackles falling to them. They may have to reach for D.J. Fluker, and we could also see Terron Armstead going in the first round. Per NFP, "some" would not be surprised if a team like the Dolphins traded up for a left tackle. We expect Luke Joeckel, Eric Fisher, and Lane Johnson all to be top-seven picks.
Source: National Football Post
Apr 15 - 1:14 PM
Eric Fisher - T - Chiefs

The Philadelphia Inquirer considers Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher the Eagles' most likely pick at No. 4.

Fisher may not even make it to No. 4, but the Eagles would be hard-pressed to pass him up if he does. The Eagles need insurance — and a long-term replacement — for 31-year-old LT Jason Peters, who is coming off two tears of his right Achilles' tendon. The line could also improve immensely with Fisher at right tackle and Todd Herremans sliding inside to right guard. The Inquirer considers Dion Jordan and Star Lotulelei the Eagles' next two most likely picks.
Related: Eagles
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Apr 8 - 10:01 AM

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