GLENDALE – The son of Arizona Cardinals legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has made his college commit outside the state of Arizona. Devin Fitzgerald announced on Saturday that he’ll be joining the Norte Dame Fighting Irish football program for the class of 2026. Devin is a top 500 overall prospect in the country, while being the No. 72 wide receiver according to 247Sports.
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Sep 6, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Former Arizona Cardinal wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald cheers for his son after Brophy Prep’s Devin Fitzgerald (1) scores a touchdown during a game against Regis Jesuit at Central HS football field. Mandatory Credit: Cheryl Evans-Arizona Republic
Son of Cardinals legend commits to Norte Dame:
In his junior season at Brophy Prep, he recorded 52 catches for 720 yards and nine touchdowns. The Broncos would be eliminated in the 6A semifinals to Mountain View 28-27, Devin had eight catches for 102 receiving yards in the loss.
Devin is one of the many sons of former NFL players to be a part of Brophy’s football program, with last year’s roster having four other names. Daylen Sharper (Darren Sharper), Donovan McNabb Jr., Bastian Vanden Bosch and Case Vanden Bosch (Kyle Vanden Bosch) all a part of last year’s Broncos roster.
Brophy Prep wide receivers Donovan McNabb Jr. (left to right), Devin Fitzgerald and Daylen Sharper pose for a portrait during a practice at Brophy College Prepatory in Phoenix on Sept. 4, 2024. Syndication: Arizona Republic
The 6’2 wide receiver had plenty of offers from elite programs, like UCLA, Stanford, Clemson and more, but elected Norte Dame who fell one game short of its 12 national title. Devin looks to pave his own path with the Fighting Irish to follow the greatest Cardinals wide receivers in the franchise’s history.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
