Jack Fisher

Oregon's Jake Fisher is an athletic tackle prospect who should be available when the Detroit Lions are on the clock at No. 23.

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Leading up to the 2015 NFL draft, MLive.com writers Justin Rogers and Kyle Meinke will preview prospects who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions.

Name: Jake Fisher

Position: Offensive tackle

School: Oregon

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 306 pounds

Projected round: 1st-2nd

40-yard dash time: 5.01 seconds

Bench press reps: 25

Key stats: A defense lineman and tight end for Traverse City West High School, Fisher served first as a backup guard at Oregon before earning a starting job at right tackle as a sophomore. In two seasons at the position, he earned the school's "Pancake Club" award for most defenders knocked to the ground both years.

Fisher moved to left tackle last season, starting 13 games for the nation's top offense and earning first-team All-Pac 12 honors.

How he fits: The Lions have yet to upgrade their offensive line talent this offseason and Fisher could provide an immediate boost to a unit which allowed 48 sacks in 2014.

He would likely slide into a starting job at left tackle, where his athleticism allows him to mirror premier pass rushers. Riley Reiff, who has handled blindside responsibilities for Detroit the past two seasons, would move over to the right side where he would bring stability to a position that's been a revolving door since Gosder Cherilus left in free agency.

Fisher moves exceptionally well, and while he isn't likely to be a mauler in the run game until he adds more functional strength, he can be effective pulling on zone runs and quickly getting to the second level on screen passes.

Quotable: "I think that's what I bring to a team. I bring a practice style that doesn't quit the whole game. We have a special game up at Oregon. I bring that to my next team, a practice style that can help other guys work harder, prepare themselves better." -- Fisher on how playing at Oregon prepared him for the NFL.

"When you watch tape, it jumps out that he is very well coached. He has very good snap reaction, keeps his back straight in pass protection, and does an excellent job using his hands. Right now, he is a better pass blocker than a run blocker because of his punch and the way he can mirror opponents. He is light on his feet and reacts quickly to keep good position versus counter moves." -- Greg Gabriel, National Football Post