Aiden Fisher
![]() Fisher in 2026 | |
| No. 4 – Indiana Hoosiers | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 23, 2003 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Riverbend (Fredericksburg, Virginia) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Aiden Fisher (born December 23, 2003)[1] is an American college football linebacker for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.
Early life
Fisher attended Riverbend High School in Fredericksburg, 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.[2][3]
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.[4][5] After the 2023 season, Fisher entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Indiana
Fisher transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[7] Heading into the 2024 season with the Hoosiers, Fisher was named to the Butkus Award watch list.[8] He was named a first-team All-American in 2024[9] and 2025.[10] He recorded four tackles and a sack in Indiana's win against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.[11]
References
- ^ @theaidenfisher (December 23, 2020). "Woke up blessed with 17 years of life. Thank you God !" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Madia, Greg (21 September 2021). "Riverbend LB Fisher Pledges To Dukes". Daily News-Record. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Fleischman, Noah (20 April 2023). "JMU LB Fisher A 'Special' Player, Making Strides In Spring Practice". Daily News-Record. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "Aiden Fisher College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Niziolek, Michael (5 August 2024). "From 'Sticks' to the 'White Wolf': How Indiana football's Aiden Fisher made his mark". The Herald-Times. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Browning, Zach (August 2024). "Aiden Fisher set to lead 'fast, physical and relentless' IU defense in 2024". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ McMahon, Colin (12 August 2024). "Indiana football player preview: Linebacker Aiden Fisher". TheHoosier.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Ankony, Jack (13 August 2024). "Indiana's Aiden Fisher Makes Butkus Award Watch List". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Rabjohns, Jeff (December 17, 2024). "Indiana's Aiden Fisher, D'Angelo Ponds named All-American; first IU duo to earn FWAA AA honors since 1945". Peegs. 247Sports. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ Ankony, Jack (December 15, 2025). "Indiana Football Makes History With 6 AP All-Americans". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Indiana 27-21 Miami (Jan 19, 2026) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
