The Notre Dame commit caught 6 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. On the season, he’s caught 68 balls for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns. He’s the top ranked WR in the PRZ 2026 state rankings with elite ability in all categories from his route running to his ball skills and explosive playmaking after the catch.

As Prep Redzone’s top-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 class and a Notre Dame commit, Fitzgerald has proven his status with 708 yards and nine touchdowns on 49 receptions. He’s a matchup nightmare who wins at every level of the field, using a blend of physical strength, sharp route execution, and creative instincts to stay open. His powerful frame allows him to battle through contact and establish inside leverage, giving him an edge on contested catches. A savvy, deceptive route runner, he shows fluid hips and a sudden burst out of breaks that consistently create separation. His hands and ball skills are elite — quick, confident, and paired with outstanding body control to adjust to off-target throws and extend beyond his frame. Collected 32 total D1 offers from many of the nation’s top programs.

The Notre Dame commit didn’t get many clean looks, but he still flashed what makes him special. He found soft spots, created separation, and showed why he’s headed to South Bend. Even on a quiet night, he looked polished — smooth breaks, late hands, competitive at the catch point. What makes him stand out is how reliable he is in the toughest areas of the field. He’s so good at getting open in tight spaces and using his size and quick feet together to finish plays, whether it’s working the middle of the field or boxing out defenders near the sideline. Fitzgerald plays with a veteran’s presence, keeping his routes sharp and never panicking even when coverage is draped all over him. He wasn’t the most productive guy in the box score this game, but you could see his skillset on display. That ability to create space and fight through traffic will pay off in a big way as Brophy’s offense settles in, and it’s exactly why Notre Dame wanted him on their roster. 

Fitzgerald is another piece to Brophy’s loaded roster. The 6’2” 205 lb. Notre Dame commit finished the 2024 season with 720 yards and nine touchdowns on 52 receptions. Consistently wins at all three levels with physicality and creativity as a route runner. He’s able to use his strong frame to fight through contact and gain positional leverage to play the ball in the air. Deceptive route runner that sets up and sells his routes with good timing and sharp change of direction. Shows he can drop his hip level and burst out of the break to separate. Elite level ball skills at the catch point. He flashes quick hands with good timing and body control to adjust to off target throws. Extends to play the ball away from his body giving him a large catch radius. Explosive off the line, he brings the speed to stretch the field and challenge defenses vertically. PRZ’s top ranked 2026 WR in the state and collected 32 total offers from many of the top programs in the nation.

The son of Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald, Devin recently committed to Notre Dame and it’s not hard to see why. His hands are as natural as they come — soft and controlled when the ball arrives, but strong enough to clamp down through contact. He’s built to handle the wear and tear of a long season, even against physical press corners, and he brings the quickness and footwork to consistently create separation. Devin’s a complete receiver, the kind you can line up anywhere, and it’s no surprise he was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country.