Notre Dame Secures Devin Fitzgerald, Son of NFL Legend Larry, for 2026 Class

Devin Fitzgerald, a highly regarded wide receiver from Arizona's Brophy Prep and son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, has committed to Notre Dame for the 2026 class. Ranked as the No. 2 receiver in Arizona and 71st nationally by ESPN, Fitzgerald chose Notre Dame over other major programs like Clemson, UCLA, and Stanford, joining a recruiting class ranked fourth nationally. His recruitment was led by Notre Dame's wide receivers coach Mike Brown, who has known Fitzgerald since he was a child and believes he is ready to contribute early. Devin's playing style and technical skills have drawn comparisons to his father, one of the most accomplished receivers in NFL history, enhancing expectations for his collegiate career. Notre Dame views Fitzgerald as a key addition to bolster depth and talent at the wide receiver position, particularly for the boundary role, complementing the team's plan to run more 11 personnel offensive sets. Larry Fitzgerald expressed pride and excitement about his son's commitment, highlighting the significance of continuing his family's football legacy at Notre Dame.