Fisher, a seventh-round pick this year, was released by the Houston Texans last week after playing only on special teams in three games this season. He recorded a tackle in the Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fisher played the 18th most snaps among Texans special-teams players this year.
Listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 231 pounds, Fisher is the 13th-ranked linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to draft expert Dane Brugler of The Athletic. He expects Fisher to be drafted in the fifth round. This is what Dane took away from watching Fisher’s film.
“Fisher looks small at times on film, but he’s equally athletic and tough, and his playing personality should make him an easy sell in a war room. He projects as a low-end NFL starter, similar to Drue Tranquill.”
Fisher spent two years at James Madison before transferring to Indiana, following head coach Curt Cignetti. During his time with the Hoosiers, Fisher totaled 215 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble and five passes defensed.
The comparison to Tranquill speaks to Fisher’s potential as an all-around linebacker who can make plays against the pass and the run. The Chiefs will look to develop a National Champion from the practice squad, and reserve linebacker Jeffrey Bassa could face that competition on the depth chart sooner rather than later.