Aiden Fisher

[DaveThePanther2008]

I was watching the game last night (actually 330am) and they brought up that Aiden Fisher calls out the plays the other team is running.  This of course reminded me of Luke.  I haven't followed Indiana football at all but I wonder that the Huddle thinks of him as a future Panther Linebacker

Aiden Fisher's pro prospects are promising, with a strong track record of performance and potential for success in the NFL. His ability to read the game and make plays with precision, combined with his leadership and physicality, make him a valuable asset to any defense. Fisher's development at Indiana and his selection as a first-team All-Big Ten linebacker in 2024 further solidify his status as a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft

 

Thoughts?

[Daddy_Uncle]

All I know is that it's a good year to need a line backer. There will be quite a few in the draft

[bababoey]

Fisher is kind of little, about 6'1" 230.  They say not real fast.  But I have watched 3 games of his this year and he always seams to be in the right spot.  Reminds me alot of London Fletcher more than anyone.  He seems real smart and has a way of sifting through traffic and slipping blocks.  Most places has him in the 3rd to 5th round area.

He's not Luke.  Luke was much bigger and faster than Fisher.  He is not anywhere near where Luke is in coverage right now but Luke was not that good in coverage his first 2 years in the league and he improved a bunch so if he is willing to work on it maybe.  

In short, solid, small linebacker, will probably play for several years in the NFL.  Will probably never be a star and is not Luke, but could be very good with a little work.

[SmokinwithWilly]

39 minutes ago, bababoey said:

Fisher is kind of little, about 6'1" 230.  They say not real fast.  But I have watched 3 games of his this year and he always seams to be in the right spot.  Reminds me alot of London Fletcher more than anyone.  He seems real smart and has a way of sifting through traffic and slipping blocks.  Most places has him in the 3rd to 5th round area.

He's not Luke.  Luke was much bigger and faster than Fisher.  He is not anywhere near where Luke is in coverage right now but Luke was not that good in coverage his first 2 years in the league and he improved a bunch so if he is willing to work on it maybe.  

In short, solid, small linebacker, will probably play for several years in the NFL.  Will probably never be a star and is not Luke, but could be very good with a little work.

Instincts, study/preparation and being able to read a play make up for a lot with regards to playing speed. There's always going to be guys that win the straight up foot race, but hopefully your LBs are containing that so you don't have those huge break away plays. 

[csx]

52 minutes ago, bababoey said:

Fisher is kind of little, about 6'1" 230.  They say not real fast.  But I have watched 3 games of his this year and he always seams to be in the right spot.  Reminds me alot of London Fletcher more than anyone.  He seems real smart and has a way of sifting through traffic and slipping blocks.  Most places has him in the 3rd to 5th round area.

He's not Luke.  Luke was much bigger and faster than Fisher.  He is not anywhere near where Luke is in coverage right now but Luke was not that good in coverage his first 2 years in the league and he improved a bunch so if he is willing to work on it maybe.  

In short, solid, small linebacker, will probably play for several years in the NFL.  Will probably never be a star and is not Luke, but could be very good with a little work.

Identical  height and weight as Thomas Davis coming out of Georgia.

[CarolinaRideorDie]

I'm staring to do research on the off ball linebacker class this year because I think we need a captain of the defense like the Luke days. Sonny Styles, Anthony Hill, CJ Allen are some names to keep an eye on. These guys seem to have the same traits of being instinctive, playmakers, and solid tacklers like Luke. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

3 minutes ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I'm staring to do research on the off ball linebacker class this year because I think we need a captain of the defense like the Luke days. Sonny Styles, Anthony Hill, CJ Allen are some names to keep an eye on. These guys seem to have the same traits of being instinctive, playmakers, and solid tacklers like Luke. 

This is what I have been saying.  We need that QB for the defense.  Someone who can diagnose the offense before the ball is snapped.  Luke was one of a kind but having a stud QB on defense in the middle will improve our defense greatly.  

[strato]

Double dip and put the guys starting in 2025  on 2nd team, we will be straight at LB. 

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I'm staring to do research on the off ball linebacker class this year because I think we need a captain of the defense like the Luke days. Sonny Styles, Anthony Hill, CJ Allen are some names to keep an eye on. These guys seem to have the same traits of being instinctive, playmakers, and solid tacklers like Luke. 

Check out Cincinnati's Golday.   I am seeing Lukish qualities (smarts, size, speed, etc)

[kungfoodude]

2 hours ago, csx said:

Identical  height and weight as Thomas Davis coming out of Georgia.

Davis was a converted safety and a very high level athlete, though.

Hopefully he tests out well.

[kungfoodude]

1 hour ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I'm staring to do research on the off ball linebacker class this year because I think we need a captain of the defense like the Luke days. Sonny Styles, Anthony Hill, CJ Allen are some names to keep an eye on. These guys seem to have the same traits of being instinctive, playmakers, and solid tacklers like Luke. 

Most of those guys will be available at oue 2nd round pick too.

[Jay Roosevelt]

[flagfootballcoach28]

2 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Check out Cincinnati's Golday.   I am seeing Lukish qualities (smarts, size, speed, etc)

This is the way. He’s no Luke, but who is? Golday is one of my draft crushes. I’d love him in the 2nd. 

[grimesgoat]

13 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Check out Cincinnati's Golday.   I am seeing Lukish qualities (smarts, size, speed, etc)

19. Lomu OT

51. Golday LB

83. Wheatley S

119. Allar QB

156. Fisher LB

 

This is the way.