Levar Fisher
Levar Fisher (born July 2, 1979 in Beaufort, North Carolina) is a National Football League linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. He previously played for the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at North Carolina State University.
High school career
Fisher attended East Carteret High School in Beaufort, North Carolina, where he was a three year letterman in football. As a senior, he rushed for 1043 yards on offense, and on defense, made 147 tackles (14 for losses).
College career
A four year starter for the Wolfpack, Fisher was the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and a 1st team All-ACC selection in 2000 and 2001. Fisher finished his career with 492 tackles, 12 sacks and 9 fumbles caused. In 2000, he led the nation in tackles per game with 15.1. Fisher was a 2001 SI First team All-American LB, alongside Rocky Calamus and EJ Henderson.
NFL career
Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL draft, Fisher's career was short lived because of knee problems. He was later signed by the New Orleans Saints but has not be in the NFL since 2004.
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