Joey Fisher

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Joey Fisher
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-11) November 11, 1997 (age 27)
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:322 lb (146 kg)
Career information
High school:Clear Spring
(Clear Spring, Maryland)
College: Shepherd (2019–2022)
Position: Offensive tackle
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-PSAC East (2021, 2022)
  • Second-team All-PSAC East (2019)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joey Fisher (born November 11, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Shepherd and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		296 lb
(134 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		5.03 s1.72 s2.80 s4.83 s7.57 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		40 reps
All values from Pro Day [10]

San Francisco 49ers

Fisher was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023. [11] He was waived on August 29, 2023. [12]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

Cleveland Browns

On December 13, 2023, Fisher was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad. [15] He was released on January 2, 2024. [16]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On January 17, 2024, Fisher signed a reserve/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [17] He was waived on August 27. [18]

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References

  1. ↑ "Shepherd is a fit for both Fishers". The Herald-Mail . March 20, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  2. ↑ Knudsen, Marco (April 22, 2015). "Clear Spring (MD) defensive end Joey Fisher commits to Maryland". TestudoTimes.com. SB Nation . Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Defensive end prospect Joey Fisher decommits from Maryland". Baltimore Sun . January 8, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Clear Spring's Fisher finds football home at Shepherd". The Herald-Mail . August 5, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Fisher becomes a strong brick in Shepherd's offensive wall". The Herald-Mail . December 9, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  6. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Joey Fisher, Offensive Lineman, Shepherd Rams". SI.com . March 13, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Shepherd assembles pieces for the 2022 season". Shepherdstown Chronicle. August 26, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Fisher, Bagent draw NFL scouts from 31 teams to Shepherd pro day". The Herald-Mail . March 28, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Shepherd stars Bagent, Fisher ready for spotlight at Senior Bowl". The Herald-Mail . February 1, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Joey Fisher College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ "49ers Agree To Terms With 11 Undrafted Free Agents". 49ers.com. May 1, 2023.
  12. ↑ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster". 49ers.com. August 29, 2023.
  13. ↑ kate.magdziuk (August 31, 2023). "Desmond King officially signs, Steelers add to the practice squad". Behind the Steel Curtain. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  14. ↑ Varley, Teresa (November 14, 2023). "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com.
  15. ↑ "Browns place S Grant Delpit on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Browns sign DE Sam Kamara to the practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ↑ Varley, Teresa (January 17, 2024). "Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  18. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 27, 2024). "Steelers trim 2024 roster to 53 players". Steelers.com.
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