Breakdown and analysis of new Texans rookie LB Aiden Fisher

Perhaps the best pick of Day 3 was saved for last. Of course, the Houston Texans wanted a champion to join the squad. With pick No.

243, the Texans landed Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher to bolster the second level of the defense. He should be considered a fan favorite and a Day 3 gem should he transform into the next standout for DeMeco Ryans' defense. Fisher ended his time in Bloomington as the program’s first defender to earn multiple All-America nods.

He becomes the first Hoosiers linebacker to be drafted since Micah McFadden, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 draft by the New York Giants . A team captain for three seasons under Cignetti, scouts have called him a hard worker and film junkie. Known for having a quick and elite football IQ, especially in the pre-snap advantage, there's a chance for the Texans to land a stud to close out the draft class Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know about Fisher and what he brings to the Texans' defense in 2026.

The Basics Height : 6-foot Weight : 232 pounds Age : 23 From : Fredericksburg, VA Background Fisher logged 108 tackles, six tackles for loss, 1. 5 sacks, an interception, and seven passes defended in 2023, earning third-team All-Sun Belt honors. Then, he followed Curt Cignetti to Indiana and enjoyed another highly productive campaign with 118 tackles, 5.