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08-07-2025
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Larry Fitzgerald's Son Has Wordless Reaction to Notre Dame's Recruitment Win
Larry Fitzgerald's Son Has Wordless Reaction to Notre Dame's Recruitment Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Four-star wide receiver Brayden Robinson committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over the holiday weekend. Advertisement Robinson is from Red Oak High School in Red Oak, Texas, and is a member of the 2026 recruiting class. He stands five feet eight inches and weighs 160 pounds. He is considered a fast and agile wide receiver and punt returner, who caught 79 receptions for 1,119 yards and 15 touchdowns in 12 games as a junior, according to his 247Sports player profile. As a sophomore, he recorded 46 receptions for 685 yards and nine touchdowns. Following his commitment to the Fighting Irish, fellow Notre Dame wide receiver commit Devin Fitzgerald showed appreciation for his future teammate by commenting '❤️ ' on a recent Instagram post announcing Robinson's decision. Advertisement Meanwhile, Devin Fitzgerald, the son of former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, committed to Notre Dame on Saturday. He is a three-star wide receiver from Brophy College Preparatory School in Phoenix and chose the Fighting Irish over UCLA. In his junior campaign, Devin Fitzgerald caught 52 passes for 720 yards and nine touchdowns, according to his 247Sports player profile. Following his commitment, his father wrote in an X post on Saturday about how 'proud' he is of his son. 'I'm so proud of the young man you're becoming,' Larry Fitzgerald wrote. 'Watching you grow, learn, and find your way has truly been one of the greatest blessings of my life.' Advertisement 'Your college decision is just the beginning of what's ahead. It won't always be easy. You'll be pushed and challenged in ways you can't fully see yet, but that's where real growth happens. I'm proud of everything you've accomplished so far, but I'm even more proud of the man you're becoming through the process.' Related: Wide Receiver Brayden Robinson Commits To Notre Dame This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-07-2025
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Larry Fitzgerald's Son Has Heartfelt Reaction to Father's Emotional Social Media Post
Larry Fitzgerald's Son Has Heartfelt Reaction to Father's Emotional Social Media Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There's no doubt that throughout his 17-year career (2004 to 2020), Larry Fitzgerald established himself as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, accumulating 1,432 receptions, 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns. Advertisement However, despite retiring following the 2020 season, he's still surrounded by football, as his son, Devin, a class of 2026 wide receiver for Brophy College Preparatory, announced on Saturday he will be committing to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It became a special moment for Larry, who would later make an emotional Instagram post for his son, with part of the message saying, "I'm so proud of the young man you're becoming. Watching you grow, learn, and find your way has truly been one of the greatest blessings of my life." Of course, it drew a reaction from Devin, who acknowledged his father's kind words with a simple heart emoji. Advertisement Choosing Notre Dame certainly wasn't an easy decision for Devin, as he had a number of high-profile teams looking to land his services, including his father's college team, the Pittsburgh Panthers. However, they weren't even one of the finalists, because before making his decision on Saturday, he previously revealed he was choosing between the Fighting Irish, the Clemson Tigers, the UCLA Bruins and the Stanford Cardinal. Devin, a three-star prospect per On3 Industry Rankings, fits in nicely to an already impressive 2026 recruiting class for Notre Dame, which has a total of 25 commitments, ranking No. 4 in the nation. Brophy Prep wide receiver and Notre Dame commit Devin Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Devin certainly isn't the only wide receiver in that group either, as he'll be joined by several four stars, including Kaydon Finley, Bubba Frazier and Brayden Robinson. Advertisement Related: Nation's No. 4 Recruit Commits to Historic College Football Program This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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NFL Legend Larry Fitzgerald Has Clear Message for Son After His Commitment to Notre Dame
NFL Legend Larry Fitzgerald Has Clear Message for Son After His Commitment to Notre Dame originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When it comes to college football recruiting, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one of the hottest teams in the country. Advertisement Marcus Freeman and company landed seven commitments in the month of June, and just six days into July, have already landed another two. The latest addition to Notre Dame's class also happens to be the son of one of the greatest NFL wide receivers of all time, Larry Fitzgerald. On Saturday, three-star wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald announced his commitment to play for the Fighting Irish, choosing Notre Dame over programs such as Stanford, Clemson and UCLA. While his father expressed how proud he was shortly after the commitment in an interview, the former Arizona Cardinals star took to X on Sunday just to reiterate how proud he was. Advertisement This past season, the younger Fitzgerald recorded 52 catches for 720 yards and nine touchdowns, according to 247Sports. He also joins a Notre Dame class that features a couple of other sons of former NFL stars. Just one day before him, the son of former Green Bay Packers star tight end Jermichael Finley, Kaydon, announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish. Thomas Davis Jr., who is the son of former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis Sr., will also join Fitzgerald and Finley in South Bend. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11). Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Following their strong start to July, the Fighting Irish have the No. 4 recruiting class in the country, trailing only Texas A&M, Georgia, and USC. Advertisement If college football fans hadn't felt old yet, this next generation of athletes may fix that. Related: Son of Texas Legend Throws Longhorns Hat on Ground Before Committing to Notre Dame This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
06-07-2025
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Larry Fitzgerald's son commits to Notre Dame, joining other NFL legends' children with Fighting Irish
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. Fitzgerald is ranked the 55th-best receiver in his 2026 class, per He is a three-star prospect out of Brophy Prep in Arizona. He won't be the only son of a former NFL great looking to make his own mark on the game, as the Fighting Irish will be filled with the next generation. The receivers room alone has Jerome Bettis Jr., the son of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis; Elijah Burress, whose father is Super Bowl-champion receiver Plaxico Burress; and Kaydon Finley, the son of Green Bay Packers Super Bowl-champion Jermichael Finley. On defense, Thomas Davis Jr., the son of ex-Carolina Panthers All-Pro Thomas Davis, also said he's heading to South Bend in 2026. Fitzgerald revealed to ESPN that Notre Dame offered him a scholarship in May following his junior season, where he hauled in 52 receptions for 720 yards with nine touchdowns. He also has a good relationship with Mike Brown, who he has known "since I was 5 years old." "I've developed into a better ballplayer, and they really think I'm going to turn into a great player," Fitzgerald told ESPN. "…He's shown me that I can come in, step up and play early. That's their plan with me." The elder Fitzgerald became a star at Pitt during his college days, as he won the Biletnikoff Award in 2003 as just a sophomore. He had over 1,000 yards in each of his two seasons as a Panther before entering the 2004 NFL Draft. He ended up being the third overall pick by the Cardinals, and they kept him for 17 years. Fitzgerald would go on to have 1,432 catches for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns. He also won the 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. "Having my dad there to help me throughout the recruiting process has been great," Devin Fitzgerald said of his father's influence. "He knows what's important." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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06-07-2025
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Congratulations Pouring In For Larry Fitzgerald's Family Sunday
Congratulations Pouring In For Larry Fitzgerald's Family Sunday originally appeared on The Spun. Congratulations are pouring in for the family of legendary NFL star Larry Fitzgerald on Sunday. Larry Fitzgerald, who starred collegiately at Pittsburgh, was one of the best wide receivers in both college football and NFL history. Unsurprisingly, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. His son announced his commitment on Saturday night. Advertisement Devin Fitzgerald, a Class of 2026 wide receiver, announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Saturday evening. The three-star wide receiver chose the Fighting Irish over Stanford, Clemson and UCLA, among other schools. He'll play for Marcus Freeman in South Bend, Indiana. GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 01: NFL player Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals (R) and Larry Fitzgerald Sr. attend the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oregon Ducks during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by)Notre Dame's recruiting class now includes the sons of three former NFL greats, too. "🔥 Fitz Jr. taking the family legacy to ND!" one fan wrote. "Congratulations 🎈," one fan added. "With those genes, Devin is gonna be an outstanding football player," another fan added. "Notre Dame just secured a Class of 2026 wideout with arguably the best private receiving coach in the country. The only real hurdle for Devin is living up to a last name that's second all-time in NFL receiving yards. No pressure, though," one fan added. Advertisement "That's awesome news! Devin is following in big footsteps at Notre Dame. Go Irish!" one fan added. "Maybe talent is genetic? Enjoy the ride, gentlemen. This is what experience is all about," one fan added. "Marcus Freeman is showing his recruiting prowess!!! ND has great incoming classes," one fan added. Congrats to the Fitzgerald family on the big news. Congratulations Pouring In For Larry Fitzgerald's Family Sunday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
