Malik Fisher

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Malik Fisher
Personal information
Born: (1999-01-28) January 28, 1999 (age 25)
New York, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school: Xavier High School
(New York City, New York)
College: Villanova (2017–2021)
Position: Defensive end
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • All-CAA First Team (2020)
  • All-CAA Second Team (2021)
  • All-CAA Third Team (2019)
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Malik Fisher (born January 28, 1999) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Villanova and has played for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL), and Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).

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College career

Fisher played college football at Villanova, where he earned First Team All-CAA in 2020, Second Team in 2021, and Third Team in 2019. [1]

Professional career

DC Defenders

On January 6, 2024, Fisher signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL. [2] In two season with DC, Fisher recorded over 39 tackles, and 7 sacks. [3] After the 2024 UFL season, Fisher worked out with the Baltimore Ravens. [4]

Houston Texans

On July 16, 2024, Fisher was signed by the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). [5] He was released on August 27, 2024, but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [6] He was released on September 2, 2024. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Malik Fisher - Football". Villanova University. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  2. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  3. ↑ "Malik Fisher Stats - UFL Stats". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  4. ↑ Little, Brandon (2024-06-07). "Ravens interested in signing UFL star that could end up being a hidden gem the defense needs". atozsports.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  5. ↑ "Texans sign DE Malik Fisher out of UFL". NBC Sports. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. ↑ "Houston Texans Reveal Practice Squad". Houston Texans On SI. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  7. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (2024-09-02). "Texans sign Rashad Weaver to practice squad, release Malik Fisher". KPRC. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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