Aiden Fisher, Indiana LB

Strengths

Good zone coverage ability and has decent route recognition.
Good overall man defender against inline TEs.
Run defense feels good overall. Good feel for shooting the gap, and following the ball carrier across the line before choosing to engage.
Good wrap up tackle technique.
Good overall pursuit.
Good overall football IQ.

Concerns/Weaknesses

Overall strength is an issue, and is evident when the IOL gets into the second level.
Looked too hesitant in middle hole coverage, like he couldn’t decide in real time what to prioritize.
Not a great athlete and struggles against fluid movers and RBs out of the backfield.

Key Statistics / Notes
Total tackles: 97
Tackles for loss: 10.5
Tackle success rate: 86.6%
Sacks: 4.5
INT + FF: 3
Green dot player

Summary

Fisher projects best as a backup / depth LB in the NFL. While he has a lot of things on tape you’d like to see; good overall coverage, run defense, and football IQ, the strength/size limitations and athleticism are a real issue. It’s hard to see him being a weekly starter that a team feels good about.

Tape Grade: RD 5/6 (5.25 - Backup)
NFL Position-Type: LB - 34 ILB or 43 SAM

2025 Games watched: Ohio State, Oregon, Miami