2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Blake Fisher

Prospect Summary:

While Joe Alt is the headliner of the 2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class, his teammate Fisher could also become a pro solid starter. Fisher started at right tackle across from Alt over the past two seasons, and they were a superb tackle tandem for Notre Dame.

Fisher is a quality pass blocker who has smooth feet that allow him to get depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be a good right tackle to take on the speedier edge rushers, because he is quick and gets back easily to cut off the corner and prevent them from running the loop around the edge. With his quick feet and his ability to bend at the knee, Fisher doesn’t have to reach after rushers and is not a waist bender. He uses his length well to tie up rushers and is capable of sustaining his blocks. For the NFL, Fisher could stand to get stronger in his base, however, because he gives up ground to bull rushes.

As a run blocker, Fisher is not a force in the ground game. He is not overly strong or physical to blast defenders off the ball and push them out of their gap. That being said, Fisher does have some ability to tie them up, twist, turn, and occupy defensive linemen to keep them from getting to the ball-carrier. Fisher has some quickness to the second level and ability to pull. Right now, he would be better off in a zone-blocking system, as it could utilize his athleticism because he doesn’t pack a serious punch at the point of attack.

Fisher could be a second-day pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He could start out as a backup and end up becoming a starter by the end of his rookie contract.