Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish got good news on Friday as wide receiver Kaydon Finley committed to the team. Finley is a four-star recruit in the 2026 class and the son of former NFL player Jermichael Finley. Freeman’s squad did not need to wait long until its next commitment, as on Saturday, the team got a commitment from another wide receiver with NFL roots.
On Saturday, at a traditional hat ceremony, Devin Fitzgerald announced his commitment. He chose to join the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over offers from other top programs. He is the son of former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald. The hat ceremony was posted to the CBS Sports CFB’s Instagram account.
“After careful consideration, and many conversations with my family, I’m excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame,” Fitzgerald said.
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Following the announcement, Fitzgerald’s parents and the many people in attendance erupted in cheers. He then put on the Notre Dame hat and unzipped his jacket to reveal a Notre Dame shirt.
Devin Fitzgerald is a three-star recruit in the 2026 recruiting class. According to 247Sports, he is the No. 55-ranked wide receiver in his class.
The Notre Dame Wide Receiver Room in 2026 Will Have 4 Players with NFL Roots
With Kaydon Finley and Devin Fitzgerald committing to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this week, it brings the number of wide receivers in the team’s 2026 recruiting class with NFL roots to four. Devin Fitzgerald is the son of Larry Fitzgerald and Kaydon Finley is the son of Jermichael Finley. Joining them are three-star WR Jerome Bettis Jr, who is the son of Jerome Bettis, and four-star WR Elijah Burress, who is the son of Plaxico Burress.
Analyst Ryan Roberts pointed this out on X with a funny Tweet.
“If you want to feel old, Notre Dame is going to have a 2026 WR room that has sons of: Jerome Bettis, Larry Fitzgerald, Jermichael Finley, Plaxico Burress. Just at WR. You can also throw in Lloyd Carr’s grandson at QB, Bryant Young’s son at DE, and Jim Flanigan’s son at TE.”
If you want to feel old, Notre Dame is going to have a 2026 WR room that has sons of:
Jerome Bettis
Larry Fitzgerald
Jermichael Finley
Plaxico BurressJust at WR.
You can also throw in Lloyd Carr’s grandson at QB, Bryant Young’s son at DE, and Jim Flanigan’s son at TE.
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) July 5, 2025
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