NFL Legacy Recruit Devin Fitzgerald Commits to Notre Dame Football

The Notre Dame football program secured a verbal commitment from Phoenix Brophy College Prep wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, a class of 2026 recruit. Fitzgerald chose Notre Dame over Clemson, Stanford, and UCLA. He is the son of legendary NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Devin is the second NFL legacy pass-catcher to commit to Notre Dame recently, following Kaydon Finley. The 2026 Notre Dame commit list includes 22 recruits, such as linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. and wide receivers Bubba Frazier and Dylan Faison. Fitzgerald is a three-star prospect, ranked No. 14 in Arizona and No. 150 among wide receivers in the 2026 class. He emphasized the importance of relationships in his decision, especially with coaches and current players at Notre Dame.

Before committing, Fitzgerald had a close connection with Notre Dame's wide receivers coach Mike Brown. He aims to contribute as a versatile receiver in the Irish offense. Last season, he had an impressive performance with 52 catches for 720 yards and 9 touchdowns. Fitzgerald visited all his finalists before choosing Notre Dame, where he felt a strong sense of camaraderie among the recruits. He is optimistic about the future of the program and looks forward to making a positive impact on the team.

According to the source: On3.com.