Johnnie Fitzgerald III
Johnnie Fitzgerald III
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Alin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Johnnie is a defensive lineman who plays with a physical, high-effort style and a consistent presence in the trenches. On film, he stands out for his ability to stay active through contact and keep working into plays even when initially blocked.
Against the run, Johnnie shows solid strength and discipline at the point of attack. He does a good job holding his gap, staying balanced through contact, and not getting easily displaced. When the ball carrier commits, he works to disengage and finish, helping limit interior running lanes.
As a pass rusher, he wins more through effort, persistence, and hand usage than pure explosiveness. He keeps his feet active, works through blockers, and can generate pressure when he gets leverage or a clean lane into the backfield. Even when he doesn’t finish the play, he’s often involved in collapsing the pocket.
Recruiting-wise, Johnnie is drawing multiple offers from programs like Boston, Kansas, Houston, Rice, and Memphis, showing the steady attention his production.
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Read EvaluationAlin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
johnnie made his presence felt with consistent effort and strong physical traits on the defensive front. From individual periods to live one-on-one reps, he competed with urgency and attacked every snap like an opportunity to make a play. In drills, he showed an explosive first step and worked to strike with proper hand placement before engaging blockers. He understood how to win with leverage, staying low through contact and using his strength to control the rep. His attention to technique improved as the session progressed, showing coachability and adjustment.
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Read EvaluationCole Dobbins | Prep Redzone Scout
Kicking over to the trenches, Fitzgerald is a run-stuffing presence inside. Johnnie plays with a high motor and excels at gaining control at the point of attack and strafing guards to blow up plays at the line of scrimmage. The star DT showcases a great combination of size, agility, and violent hands. I expect him to wreak havoc inside for the Hawks tonight. His offer list includes Nebraska, Pitt, and Texas Tech.
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Read EvaluationAlin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Johnnie is a powerful defensive lineman known for his ability to control the line of scrimmage. He excels at using his strength and leverage to shed blockers and collapse the pocket. His quick hands and low pad level help him disrupt running lanes and get into the backfield consistently. Johnnie has offers from Pittsburg, smu, oklahoma state , texas tech and utsa.
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Read EvaluationMarcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
Fitzgerald III has been a disruptive presence on the Red Oak defensive line, showcasing elite traits that have made him a standout this season. He has an explosive get-off and violent hands, Fitzgerald consistently wins at the point of attack, making him a nightmare for opposing linemen. Stout against the run and nearly impossible to move off his axis, he uses his strength and aggressive, controlled violence to dominate through the whistle. His ability to disrupt plays and set the tone defensively has earned him offers from Texas Tech, San Diego State, and UIW, elevating his status as a highly sought-after prospect.
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Read EvaluationMarcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
Johnnie has imposing presence when he steps in the trenches and he uses his long arms to deliver a powerful punch when he engages. During the agility drills, Johnnie showed off his nimble feet, he had good high knee action during the bag drills and displayed good short area quickness. His superb foot quickness and ability to shift his weight fluidly was full display during the L-Drill. Officially measuring in at 6-foot and 250-pounds, Fitzgerald has extra-large mitts and when he puts his hands on his opponents, they feel his power. Johnnie has the skill set that allows him to be a force in the trenches.
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