Third-year player will compete for playing time at offensive guard in 2022 . . . 2021 SEASON: Redshirted . . . made his only appearance of the 2021 season in the home opener vs. Jackson State; saw limited action at tight end . . . missed the next 10 games with a shoulder injury . . . made the transition from defensive line to the offensive side of the football during preseason camp . . . 2020 SEASON: Received COVID-19 season of competition waiver . . . saw action in five games at defensive end during the second half of the 2020 season, including his first career start vs. Appalachian State . . . produced 13 tackles (7 solos, 6 assists) . . . contributed three stops each vs. Appalachian State (2 solos, 1 assist) and at Georgia State (1 solo, 2 assists) . . . recorded a career-high four tackles (3 solos, 1 assist) at South Alabama, including his first career sack (1 yards) . . . missed the first half of the season with a shoulder injury . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year starter for Coach Terry Gambill at Allen (Texas) High School, helping the Eagles to a combined record of 25-2 (.926) . . . named District 9-6A Defensive MVP as a senior . . . also a unanimous selection as first-team All-District 9-6A defensive end . . . voted team captain by his teammates . . . recorded 55 tackles, with 12 resulting in losses including seven sacks, and six quarterback hits in 2019 . . . also credited with two pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries while amassing 435 production points . . . his top performance came vs. Dickinson, posting eight solo tackles, with four for losses including three sacks; also registered a QB hit and forced a fumble for a total of 42 production points . . . earned first-team All-District 9-6A honors at tight end as a junior . . . had eight receptions for 187 yards (23.4 avg.) and a touchdown . . . played three seasons at the varsity level . . .majoring in kinesiology.

Elijah Fisher