Jake Fisher Explained

Jake Fisher
Number:74, 44, 84
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:April 23, 1993
Birth Place:Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:305
High School:Traverse City (MI) West
College:Oregon
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:2
Draftpick:53
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:48
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:12
Statlabel3:Receptions
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Receiving yards
Statvalue4:43
Statlabel5:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:F/FishJa00

Jake Fisher (born April 23, 1993) is a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Oregon. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals as an offensive tackle in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. He switched to tight end later in his career.

Early life

Fisher attended Traverse City West Senior High in Traverse City, Michigan. He originally committed to the University of Michigan to play college football but changed his commitment to the University of Oregon.[1]

College career

Fisher played at Oregon from 2011 to 2014.[2] He was named an All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) as a senior in 2014.[3]

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Fisher was chosen in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2015 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.[4] He was drafted as a left tackle and was targeted several times during pass plays. After Bengals' H-back Ryan Hewitt injured his MCL during the regular season, Fisher's number was switched from 74 to 44 so he wouldn't have to check in as an eligible receiver every play he was used as a pass catcher.[5]

Fisher made his debut as an H-back against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2015–2016 playoffs. After the season, Fisher switched back to number 74 and began taking reps at center during the Bengals' training camp. With the departure of right tackle Andre Smith, Fisher was the back-up right tackle going into the 2016 regular season. He showed his versatility, getting acquainted with all five offensive line positions.[6]

Fisher came into 2017 as the Bengals' starting right tackle. He started seven out of eight games before leaving midway through the team's Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He left with an apparent illness that sent him to the hospital.[7] He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list on November 8, 2017.[8] The next day, he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and had a procedure to correct the issue.[9]

Fisher entered the 2018 season as a backup tackle after the Bengals acquired Cordy Glenn in a trade to be their left tackle and signed Bobby Hart to be their right tackle. He made his first and only start of the season in Week 12 at left tackle in place of an injured Glenn. He suffered a back injury in the game and was placed on injured reserve on November 29, 2018.[10]

Set to be a free agent in 2019, Fisher dropped his weight to 285 pounds in an effort to convert to a blocking tight end.[11]

Buffalo Bills

On March 22, 2019, Fisher was signed by the Buffalo Bills as a tight end.[12] He was released on May 13, 2019.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://archive.freep.com/article/20110203/HSS/102030529/Traverse-City-West-s-Jake-Fisher-clicks-Oregon-s-coaches Traverse City West's Jake Fisher clicks with Oregon's coaches
  2. http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2014/11/quick_oregon_left_tackle_jake.html Quick: Oregon left tackle Jake Fisher for Heisman? Maybe he shouldn't laugh at the notion
  3. http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2014/12/marcus_mariota_joins_lamichael.html Marcus Mariota joins LaMichael James as Oregon's 2nd unanimous All-American
  4. Web site: May 1, 2015. 2015 NFL Draft: Bengals select Oregon OT Jake Fisher. Cincy Jungle. March 16, 2016.
  5. Web site: December 31, 2015. Ryan Hewitt injury sparks Bengals to move Jake Fisher to fullback/h-back. Cincy Jungle. March 16, 2016.
  6. Web site: May 2016. Ex-Duck Offensive Lineman, Jake Fisher, playing all five positions during Bengal's workout. July 9, 2016. OregonLive.com.
  7. Web site: Bengals injury news: Jake Fisher lost to illness vs Jaguars. Marcum, Jason. CincyJungle.com. November 5, 2017.
  8. Web site: Winston returns with Fisher sidelined for season. https://web.archive.org/web/20180416034040/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Winston-returns-with-Fisher-sidelined-for-season/46152fee-e5f7-40be-85c4-aaad7f35bf72. dead. April 16, 2018. Hobson, Geoff. Bengals.com. November 8, 2017.
  9. Web site: Jake Fisher to have procedure to correct irregular heartbeat. Alper, Josh. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. November 9, 2017.
  10. Web site: Bengals place Jake Fisher on injured reserve, sign Andre Smith. CincyJungle.com. November 29, 2018.
  11. Web site: Bengals tackle Jake Fisher losing weight, wants to move to tight end. Smith, Michael David. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. March 2, 2019.
  12. Web site: Free agent tight end Jake Fisher signs with Bills. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. March 22, 2019.
  13. Web site: Bills sign four tryout players from rookie minicamp. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. May 13, 2019.