Malik Fisher

Malik Fisher
Personal information
Born:	January 28, 1999 (age 25); New York, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:	Xavier High School ; (New York City, New York)
College:	Villanova (2017–2021)
Position:	Defensive end
Undrafted:	2022
Career history
	DC Defenders (2023–2024); Houston Texans (2024)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	All-CAA First Team (2020); All-CAA Second Team (2021); All-CAA Third Team (2019);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Malik Fisher (born January 28, 1999) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Villanova and has played for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL), and Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).

College career

Fisher played college football at Villanova, where he earned First Team All-CAA in 2020, Second Team in 2021, and Third Team in 2019.^[1]

Professional career

DC Defenders

On January 6, 2024, Fisher signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL.^[2] In two season with DC, Fisher recorded over 39 tackles, and 7 sacks.^[3] After the 2024 UFL season, Fisher worked out with the Baltimore Ravens.^[4]

Houston Texans

On July 16, 2024, Fisher was signed by the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).^[5] He was released on August 27, 2024, but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.^[6] He was released on September 2, 2024.^[7]

References

^ "Malik Fisher - Football". Villanova University. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
^ "Malik Fisher Stats - UFL Stats". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
^ Little, Brandon (2024-06-07). "Ravens interested in signing UFL star that could end up being a hidden gem the defense needs". atozsports.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
^ "Texans sign DE Malik Fisher out of UFL". NBC Sports. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
^ "Houston Texans Reveal Practice Squad". Houston Texans On SI. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
^ Wilson, Aaron (2024-09-02). "Texans sign Rashad Weaver to practice squad, release Malik Fisher". KPRC. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[1] "Malik Fisher - Football". Villanova University. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[2] "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[3] "Malik Fisher Stats - UFL Stats". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[4] Little, Brandon (2024-06-07). "Ravens interested in signing UFL star that could end up being a hidden gem the defense needs". atozsports.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[5] "Texans sign DE Malik Fisher out of UFL". NBC Sports. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[6] "Houston Texans Reveal Practice Squad". Houston Texans On SI. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[7] Wilson, Aaron (2024-09-02). "Texans sign Rashad Weaver to practice squad, release Malik Fisher". KPRC. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

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