(02-16-2024, 06:07 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Just curious if I am missing something that someone else has seen. I just rewatched all of the offensive snaps for Notre Dame against Ohio with the purpose of really watching Blake Fisher and I am trying to figure out why he is not in the talk for RT? This kid blames a very solid brand of football and frankly against Ohio State he held up just as well as Alt did. Fisher completely shut down Sawyer.


I am going to be watching more film on Fisher to see if there is something I am missing but as of now I do not see a glaring deficiency in this kids game at RT. Let me know what you know about this kid.

• Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and Fisher shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a run blocker.
• In the run game does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Fisher can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space.
• As a pass protector, he plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. He has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
• Fisher is a work in progress with high-end physical traits. He’s extremely light on his feet for a 300-pounder, a natural knee-bender who plays with balance and leverage.
• Bursts off the line of scrimmage and has tremendous natural strength and power, able to dominate at the point of attack and wipe out defenders in the run game.
• In pass protection, he flashes a strong initial punch and typically has good hand placement.
  

• Has enough power in the run game, but at times Fisher seems to lack a mean streak.
• He’s shaky as a pass protector, which is troublesome for the next level. Fisher often plays too high with an inconsistent kick slide.
• Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
  

(02-16-2024, 06:07 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Just curious if I am missing something that someone else has seen. I just rewatched all of the offensive snaps for Notre Dame against Ohio with the purpose of really watching Blake Fisher and I am trying to figure out why he is not in the talk for RT? This kid blames a very solid brand of football and frankly against Ohio State he held up just as well as Alt did. Fisher completely shut down Sawyer.


I am going to be watching more film on Fisher to see if there is something I am missing but as of now I do not see a glaring deficiency in this kids game at RT. Let me know what you know about this kid.

(02-16-2024, 06:37 PM)pulses Wrote: This is what nfldraftbuzz said about him.

Scouting Report: Strengths

• Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and Fisher shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a run blocker.
• In the run game does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Fisher can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space.
• As a pass protector, he plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. He has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
• Fisher is a work in progress with high-end physical traits. He’s extremely light on his feet for a 300-pounder, a natural knee-bender who plays with balance and leverage.
• Bursts off the line of scrimmage and has tremendous natural strength and power, able to dominate at the point of attack and wipe out defenders in the run game.
• In pass protection, he flashes a strong initial punch and typically has good hand placement.
  

Scouting Report: Weaknesses

• Has enough power in the run game, but at times Fisher seems to lack a mean streak.
• He’s shaky as a pass protector, which is troublesome for the next level. Fisher often plays too high with an inconsistent kick slide.
• Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
  

I think the kid has solid potential.

(02-16-2024, 06:46 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Those are like serious kicks to the sack for Offensive Linemen.  That's almost the equivalent of saying "He's a great hunter, but he always lets the deer pass because he's so cute"...

(02-16-2024, 06:50 PM)pulses Wrote: He needs some work obviosuly but he has some potential and ND pumps out good OL all the time.

(02-16-2024, 06:54 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: That is true, they do typically churn out quality, disciplined OL.  However, if his heart isn't in it and those traits aren't inherent in him, he likely won't last in the NFL.

(02-16-2024, 06:07 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Just curious if I am missing something that someone else has seen. I just rewatched all of the offensive snaps for Notre Dame against Ohio with the purpose of really watching Blake Fisher and I am trying to figure out why he is not in the talk for RT? This kid blames a very solid brand of football and frankly against Ohio State he held up just as well as Alt did. Fisher completely shut down Sawyer.


I am going to be watching more film on Fisher to see if there is something I am missing but as of now I do not see a glaring deficiency in this kids game at RT. Let me know what you know about this kid.

(02-16-2024, 06:37 PM)pulses Wrote: This is what nfldraftbuzz said about him.

Scouting Report: Strengths

• Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and Fisher shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a run blocker.
• In the run game does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Fisher can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space.
• As a pass protector, he plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. He has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
• Fisher is a work in progress with high-end physical traits. He’s extremely light on his feet for a 300-pounder, a natural knee-bender who plays with balance and leverage.
• Bursts off the line of scrimmage and has tremendous natural strength and power, able to dominate at the point of attack and wipe out defenders in the run game.
• In pass protection, he flashes a strong initial punch and typically has good hand placement.
  

Scouting Report: Weaknesses

• Has enough power in the run game, but at times Fisher seems to lack a mean streak.
• He’s shaky as a pass protector, which is troublesome for the next level. Fisher often plays too high with an inconsistent kick slide.
• Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
  

I think the kid has solid potential.

Quote:[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)]"Blake Fisher is a technically advanced offensive tackle with vice grips for hands and an intriguing athletic profile to make an impact quickly at the next level."[/color]

Quote:[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)]Overall, Fisher is a refined offensive tackle with the fundamental skill set to succeed quickly at the NFL level. A nuanced hand approach against a variety of pass-rush moves is evident. Strength in the run game remains a spot for improvement, but the refinement in both areas showcases a mature approach to the position that will only improve over time. He has experience in both gap (471 career snaps) and zone (307) schemes. All of his 710 collegiate snaps came at right tackle.[/color]

Given Fisher’s relative inexperience, it was a bit of a surprise to see him declare as a redshirt sophomore. However, the tools Fisher displayed will have scouts raving over his potential.


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Fisher has all the tools to thrive in the NFL. His quickness and length with his 6’6″, 312-pound frame make him an imposing athlete at right tackle. Fisher is far from raw, with good, strong punches and comfort with different sets rarely found in two-year starters.
He also plays with phenomenal competitive toughness. His work in the run game is better compared to a bulldozer, driving defenders out of gaps with ease and tossing them out of the play.
Fisher still has things to iron out. Occasionally, he would overset against a speedier rusher and leave his inside open.

(02-16-2024, 07:59 PM)OSUfan Wrote: I read that as well then I looked at some other sources and saw things such as the following:






https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/01/16/blake-fisher-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2024

Current Draft Projection and Summary

Given Fisher’s relative inexperience, it was a bit of a surprise to see him declare as a redshirt sophomore. However, the tools Fisher displayed will have scouts raving over his potential.


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Fisher has all the tools to thrive in the NFL. His quickness and length with his 6’6″, 312-pound frame make him an imposing athlete at right tackle. Fisher is far from raw, with good, strong punches and comfort with different sets rarely found in two-year starters.
He also plays with phenomenal competitive toughness. His work in the run game is better compared to a bulldozer, driving defenders out of gaps with ease and tossing them out of the play.
Fisher still has things to iron out. Occasionally, he would overset against a speedier rusher and leave his inside open.


https://www.profootballnetwork.com/blake-fisher-draft-scouting-2024/

(02-16-2024, 08:21 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Not to nitpick here, but where are the listings of his weaknesses from those sources?  No fair analysis just points out the positives, they always list the negatives.  That is why I usually wait until after the combine, when the NFL draft and scouting combine descriptions become available to start pushing "reviews" about a player.

(02-16-2024, 10:26 PM)SouthernFan Wrote: Not sure I want anyone named Fisher at right tackle. History repeating…..?

(02-16-2024, 07:42 PM)depthchart Wrote: It appears that he is a round 3 to 4 prospect from what I am seeing.

I wonder how he would do as an option to push Volson for playing time at Guard while also developing as a 

potential longer term RT option. 

Could he ultimately be better than Volson as a Guard ?


If thinking purely playing RT, the Bengals may need a more sure thing that can start sooner rather than later.

Would the Bengals take a player like Fisher to learn behind say a Veteran Free Agent RT for a while and 

how much better would Fisher end up being longer term versus say 2nd rounder Jackson Carman ?

(02-18-2024, 12:09 AM)OSUfan Wrote: Rounds 3-4 are what he is showing and I would agree with that. However, where would he have been slotted in previous drafts where the drafts were not nearly so stacked at the OT position? I believe he is easily a mid to high second round selection in many other drafts and I do not see him at the guard position at all. I believe he is a RT all the way and that is where he played his entire collegiate career at Notre Dame where he came in as a 5 star prospect.

(02-18-2024, 01:33 AM)depthchart Wrote: Having Fisher play at Guard for a while would not be a knock on him.

Many Tackles come in and spend time playing a Guard position to get used to the NFL game.

It can be viewed as a Versatility and maybe Fisher could be developed longer term to be a RT option but

while he is developing he may take over a Starting Guard role for a time as my quote below implies.

Quote:

"I wonder how he would do as an option to push Volson for playing time at Guard while also developing as a 

potential longer term RT option."

(02-18-2024, 01:33 AM)depthchart Wrote: Having Fisher play at Guard for a while would not be a knock on him.

Many Tackles come in and spend time playing a Guard position to get used to the NFL game.

It can be viewed as a Versatility and maybe Fisher could be developed longer term to be a RT option but

while he is developing he may take over a Starting Guard role for a time as my quote below implies.

Quote:

"I wonder how he would do as an option to push Volson for playing time at Guard while also developing as a 

potential longer term RT option."