Joey Fisher

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.

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
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-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 s 1.72 s 2.80 s 4.83 s 7.57 s 32.0 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]

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.