Aiden Fisher Draft Grade | Round 7, Pick 27 | FanVerdicts

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Big Board Rank: #180 · Day 3 Sleeper

Aiden Fisher emerged as Indiana's most consistent linebacker over four seasons, transforming from a walk-on special teams contributor to the Hoosiers' defensive signal-caller and leading tackler. The 6-2, 235-pound linebacker possesses exceptional football intelligence and diagnostic skills that allowed him to thrive in Indiana's multiple defensive fronts, though his lack of elite athleticism limits his NFL ceiling. Fisher's value lies in his versatility as a chess piece who can play all three linebacker positions, his reliability in coverage assignments, and his prowess on special teams units where he excelled as both a coverage specialist and returner. While he may never develop into a three-down starter, Fisher projects as a valuable role player who can contribute immediately on special teams while developing into a situational defender.

Strengths

+Outstanding football IQ allows him to quickly diagnose plays and communicate adjustments to teammates, serving as the quarterback of Indiana's defense for two seasons.

+Exceptional tackling fundamentals with excellent form and wrap-up technique; rarely misses tackles in space and consistently drives through contact.

+Reliable in zone coverage with good feel for route combinations and ability to find soft spots in coverage, particularly effective in hook and curl zones.

+Versatility to play all three linebacker positions allows defensive coordinators to move him around based on matchups and personnel groupings.

+Elite special teams contributor who excelled on coverage units, showing excellent lane discipline and the ability to shed blocks to make tackles.

+Strong character and leadership qualities; voted team captain as junior and senior, with no off-field concerns throughout college career.

+Good hand-eye coordination for batting down passes and creating turnovers, showing natural ball skills when opportunities arise.

+Solid run defender who consistently takes on blocks and funnels running backs to pursuing defenders, showing good gap discipline.

+Dependable in man coverage against tight ends and running backs on check-downs and short routes, though struggles with speed mismatches.

+Excellent work ethic and preparation habits that allow him to maximize his physical limitations through superior preparation and film study.

+Good recognition of screen plays and draw plays, often the first defender to react and get in position to make the tackle.

Effective blitzer who times his rushes well and shows creativity in finding rushing lanes, though lacks the burst to consistently get home.

NFL Comparison: Joe Schobert

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