Devin Fitzgerald named to Hispanic College Football Player of the Year watchlist
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Freshman wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, the son of Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, is on the watchlist for the 2026 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award. Announced by the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame, the award recognizes outstanding college football athletes of Hispanic ancestry. Fitzgerald is entering his first season with Notre Dame after a successful high school career, where he recorded impressive statistics at Brophy College Prep and Navy High School. The award seeks to spotlight the achievements of Hispanic athletes in college football.
- •Devin Fitzgerald is one of 20 players on the watchlist.
- •Award recognizes college football players of Hispanic ancestry.
- •Fitzgerald had 149 catches, 2,125 receiving yards, and 26 touchdowns in high school.
- •Previous winner was Fernando Mendoza, a noted athlete from Indiana.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame freshman named to prestigious player of the year watchlist
"Freshman Devin Fitzgerald is in his first season with the Irish. Now, he's on the watchlist for a prestigious award with ties to Hispanic ancestry.
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