Aiden Fisher (born December 23, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the James Madison Dukes and Indiana Hoosiers and was selected by the Texans in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life Fisher attended Riverbend High School in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the James Madison Dukes, over the Old Dominion Monarchs.
College career James Madison During his first two seasons in 2022 and 2023, Fisher appeared in 23 games where he notched 113 tackles with six being for a loss, a sack and a half, seven pass deflections, and an interception. After the 2023 season, Fisher entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Indiana Fisher transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers. Heading into the 2024 season with the Hoosiers, Fisher was named to the Butkus Award watch list. He was named a first-team All-American in 2024 and 2025. He recorded four tackles and a sack in Indiana's win against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.
Professional career
Fisher was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round with the 243rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.
References
External links Houston Texans bio Indiana Hoosiers bio James Madison Dukes bio