Charles Fisher (American football)

Fisher was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1999 NFL draft.^[2] As a rookie in 1999, Fisher was considered the Bengals future at cornerback,^[3] winning one of two starting cornerback spots after Corey Sawyer was released.^[1][4] However, in week one of the 1999 NFL season, about 12 plays into the game,^[5] Fisher tore all three major ligaments in his knee, the MCL, ACL and PCL and missed the rest of the season.^[4] The injury occurred when Fisher was attempting to cover Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson.^[4] His injury left the Bengals thin at cornerback, having to start Artrell Hawkins and fellow rookie Rodney Heath.^[4] Following the injury, many media members claimed that Fisher's career was over.^[6] The injury would prove to never allow him to regain full health and he never played another game in the NFL. He was released by the Bengals in 2001.^[1]

Following his release from the Bengals, Fisher was hired as a coaching intern in the player personnel department for the Green Bay Packers.^[1] On June 16, 2003, Fisher was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as a scout.^[1] Fisher was present at the Mountaineers 2008 pro day, and was impressed by former Mountaineers running back Steve Slaton and safety Ryan Mundy.^[7] Fisher left the team after the conclusion of the 2009 season.

Fisher now works as the Director of Business Development at Octagon Football.^[8]