2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan

by Cory J. Bonini on March 7, 2013 @ 18:05:25 PDT

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Central Michigan senior offensive tackle Eric Fisher is among the elite prospects, regardless of position, in the 2013 NFL Draft. An offseason of being dominant in workouts has solidified Fisher's spot within the early stages of the NFL Draft.

Elite prospect

Strengths

Great athleticism for his size (6-foot-7, 306 pounds)
Long arms (34 1/2 inches) and big hands (10 1/2 inches)
Showed progress throughout his time at Central Michigan
Very competitive
Hard worker with sound overall technique
Breaks down well in space
Light on his feet
Very good blocker at the second level
Still developing physically and technically as a player
Capable of playing left or right tackle
Good character
Durable (missed only two games)

Weaknesses

Lacks elite strength
Needs to consistently fire out
Possibly scheme-limited - best fits an athletic zone-blocking system
Has to work on improving his hand placement and quickness
Limited exposure to NFL-caliber pass rushers

Expected draft placement

There is an outside chance Fisher goes No. 1 overall to the Kansas City Chiefs, but it seems more likely that he will be slotted somewhere between No. 4 and the 11th overall pick. The Philadelphia Eagles hold the fourth selection, and upgrading their offensive line is a must. It is hard to imagine Fisher sliding to, let alone past, the tackle-starved San Diego Chargers at the 11th pick. The Arizona Cardinals (No. 7) are in play as well, but if Fisher doesn't go to Philly, count on the Detroit Lions (No. 5) as a wildcard in the Fisher derby.

About Cory J. Bonini

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Bonini was recognized with the 2010 Best Article in Print Award from the FSWA and was a finalist for the same award in 2011. In '11, he finished first overall in the FSWA NFL experts challenge that featured 60 of the industry's best competitors. Follow @CoryKFFL