Chiefs, No. 1 pick Fisher agree to terms


Eric Fisher has signed with the Chiefs. (Central Michigan) as the first overall pick to the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs reached agreement on a rookie contract with No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher on Friday, according to reports.

Terms of the agreement were unknown, but Fisher reportedly was headed to training camp to sign the contract and participate in the Chiefs’ first practice.

The offensive tackle from Central Michigan could start his rookie season on the right side for the Chiefs. Coach Andy Reid has indicated that he might keep franchise-tag player Branden Albert at left tackle.

In April. Fisher became only the fourth offensive lineman to be selected with the first overall pick in the NFL draft.

Fisher enrolled at Central Michigan as a 230-pound lineman after being snubbed by Big Ten teams and offered only one other scholarship — from Eastern Michigan. He quickly grew into the anchor of the Chippewas’ offensive line and solidified his status as a potential top pick by dominating at the Senior Bowl in January. His climb continued at the 2013 Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where his on-field position workout and athletic tests were better than most at his position, including a 5.05 40-yard dash.

Fisher was primarily a left tackle at CMU. He started 32 career games, including four at right tackle.