Devin Fitzgerald, the son of legendary former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Saturday (July 5) via CBS Sports.
Fitzgerald, a three-star prospect for the 2026 national recruiting cycle, chose the Fighting Irish over UCLA, Stanford and Clemson during an announcement alongside his parents in Coronado, California. The rising senior currently ranks as the No. 72 player at his position, No. 7 player from the state of Arizona and the No. 453 overall prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite, which averages rankings from the recruiting industry's top sites.
Fitzgerald is set to play under Notre Dame wide receivers coach Mike Brown, who played the position in the NFL from 2012 to 2015, during his collegiate career.
"I've developed into a better ballplayer, and they really think I'm going to turn into a great player," Fitzgerald told ESPN after making his announcement. "I've known Coach Brown since I was 5 years old. He's shown me that I can come in, step up and play early. That's their plan with me."
Notre Dame received other commitments from prospects with strong NFL bloodlines on Saturday with four-star outside linebacker Thomas Davis Jr., whose father was an All-Pro linebacker in 2004 and a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2015-2017) for the Carolina Panthers, and wide receiver Kaydon Finley, the son of former Super Bowl champion tight end Jermichael Finley, pledging to the Fighting Irish.
Larry Fitzgerald was one of the NFL's most consistent wide receivers during his 17-year career, which was spent entirely with the Cardinals. The former University of Pittsburgh standout recorded 1,432 receptions for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns, having led the NFL in receptions twice (2005, 2016) and receiving touchdowns twice (2008, 2009), as well as being selected as a First-team All-Pro in 2008, a Second-team All-Pro in 2009 and 2011 and the 2016 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
Notre Dame was the runner-up for the national title, having lost, 34-23, to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.