| Elvis Fisher |
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- 2008 1st-Team Freshman All-American (Phil Steele, Sporting News)
- 2008 Team Freshman of the Year
2009 OUTLOOK
The blind side of Tiger quarterbacks stands in good hands for the next several years with this 2008 1st-Team Freshman All-American returning ... Is an imposing physical presence who has great athleticism and technique, to go with a nice mean streak when needed ... Begins fall camp as the incumbent starter at the left tackle spot, where he's listed No. 1 on the depth chart going in.
2008 SEASON
One of the most pleasant developments of the 2008 season for the Tigers, as he went from No. 2 on the depth chart to start fall camp at left tackle, to being named a 1st-Team Freshman All-American ... Won the starting job in fall camp protecting the blind side of Hesiman hopeful QB Chase Daniel, despite never having played a snap in college ... Fought off the nerves in his opening game against Illinois and played very well all throughout the year, and was named the team's freshman of the year after starting all 14 games at left tackle ... Helped guide the Tiger offense to the most prolific statistical year in school history, as Mizzou ranked in the top 10 of NCAA national categories for passing offense (4th - 330.36 ypg), scoring offense (6th - 42.21 ppg), total offense (8th - 484.14 ypg) and passing efficiency (10th - 157.84 rating) ... Mizzou's line also ranked 16th in the NCAA in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.21), despite throwing the ball 565 times in 14 games ... Had an impressive spring camp in which he split time working with both the number one and number two offensive lines, primarily at left tackle ... Began fall drills listed No. 2 on the depth chart at left tackle.
2007 SEASON
Spent his first year in the program working hard in practice and turned heads throughout the year for his solid play while gaining a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ranked by Super Prep as the nation's No. 53 offensive tackle prospect, as well as the No. 76 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Florida ... Ranked by Rivals as the No. 85 overall prospect in the state of Florida (all positions) ... Also participated in track, where he was a state qualifier for 3 years ... High school coach - Dan Mancuso.
PERSONAL
Son of Jeff Fisher, who is a radio broadcaster and who has served in the past as a radio analyst for the University of South Florida football team ... Chose Mizzou over Florida, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina State and South Florida, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Dave Christensen.
