Kyler Fisher
 Fisher with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2025 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 16, 2001 Farnhamville, Iowa, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 231 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Southeast Valley (Gowrie, Iowa) |
| College | Iowa (2019–2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025 (undrafted) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Kyler Fisher (born February 16, 2001) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Iowa.
Early life
[edit]Kyler Fisher was born on February 16, 2001, in Farnhamville, Iowa.[1] He played high school football at Southeast Valley High School in Gowrie, Iowa.[1] He was a four-year letterman and played running back, linebacker, and defensive back.[2] As a senior, Fisher recorded 264 carries for 2,046 yards and 31 touchdowns, 18 receptions for 195 yards and two touchdowns, 81 tackles, and two fumble recoveries for two touchdowns.[2] For his senior season, he was named first-team all-state as a running back by both the Des Moines Register and the Iowa Newspaper Association.[2] Fisher set school career records in receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and tackles.[2] He was also a letterman in wrestling and track.[2] Fisher received offers from some Division II schools.[3][4] The University of Iowa was the only Division I school that was interested him.[4]
College career
[edit]Fisher joined the Iowa Hawkeyes as a walk-on in 2019.[2] He redshirted the 2019 season, and was a five-year letterman from 2020 to 2024.[2] Fisher played in seven games during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season and posted two solo tackles.[2] He appeared in all 14 games, including one start at middle linebacker, in 2021, recording three solo tackles and two assisted tackles.[2] He also returned a blocked punt 14 yards for a touchdown, winning the Team Hustle Award for his work on special teams.[2] Fisher played in all 13 games in 2022, posting two solo tackles and three assisted tackles.[2] He appeared in all 14 games, starting three, during the 2023 season, totaling 18 solo tackles, eight assisted tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup.[2] Fisher played in 11 games, starting three, as a sixth-year senior in 2024, recording 16 solo tackles, ten assisted tackles, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup.[2] He missed the 2024 Music City Bowl due to an "unmet eligibility requirement".[5]
Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Fisher signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on May 16, 2025.[6] He was moved to the practice roster on June 1, and promoted to the active roster on June 26, 2025.[6]
On May 1, 2026, Fisher announced his retirement from professional football.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Fisher's sister, Kiersten Fisher, participated in track for the Iowa Hawkeyes.[8][9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "KYLE FISHER". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Kyler Fisher". University of Iowa. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ↑ McGowan, Matt (November 17, 2023). "Iowa linebacker Kyler Fisher finds progress in the details". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- 1 2 Steppe, John (November 10, 2023). "Kyler Fisher 'totally invested' in Iowa football, now seeing dividends as senior". The Gazette. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ↑ Siebring, Owen (December 30, 2024). "Kyler Fisher to miss Music City Bowl due to "unmet eligibility requirement"". KGAN. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- 1 2 "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions - 2025". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Kyler Fisher, Luke Brubacher retire from CFL". 3DownNation.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Southeast Valley Track Standout Kiersten Fisher Signs With Hawkeyes". YourFortDodge.com. November 20, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Kiersten Fisher". University of Iowa. Retrieved August 22, 2025.