Notre Dame Adds Pair of NFL Legacies to Recruiting Class
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, JUL 6 – Devin Fitzgerald chose Notre Dame after a breakout junior season with 52 receptions, 720 yards, and nine touchdowns, joining a top-ranked 2026 recruiting class, ESPN says.
- On Saturday night, wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, son of NFL star Larry Fitzgerald, committed to Notre Dame, highlighting his family's NFL legacy.
- Following his breakout junior season with 52 receptions, Notre Dame extended a scholarship offer in May, highlighting his impressive stats and development at Brophy Prep.
- During his junior season, Fitzgerald caught 52 passes for 720 yards and nine touchdowns, stating he has known Coach Brown since age 5.
- Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class ranks fourth nationally, with Fitzgerald as the 24th member, continuing the trend of NFL legacy recruits strengthening the roster.
- Devin Fitzgerald's commitment highlights Notre Dame’s trend of recruiting NFL legacy players, including linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. and wide receiver Kaydon Finley, strengthening its top-ranked 2026 class.
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Larry Fitzgerald’s son commits to Notre Dame, joining other NFL legends’ children with Fighting Irish
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have brought in yet another son of a former NFL star. Devin Fitzgerald — the son of Arizona Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald, who should be heading to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 with his first time ballot — announced his commitment on Saturday. He also considered UCLA, but ultimately chose the Fighting Irish. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM …
Larry Fitzgerald's son commits to Notre Dame, joining other NFL legends' children with Fighting Irish
Devin Fitzgerald, the son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, committed to Notre Dame, joining sons of NFL stars Jerome Bettis Jr., Elijah Burress, and Kaydon Finley in the program.
Larry Fitzgerald posts note after his son commits to Notre Dame
Oct 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Steve Young (left), Robert Griffin III (center) and Larry Fitzgerald on the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Larry Fitzgerald posted a note on social media Sunday, a day after his son Devin announced his college commitment. Devin Fitzgerald, who is a 3-star wide re…
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