Freshman Star on Hispanic Football Watchlist | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Freshman wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, has made the 2026 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year watchlist — a major honor for a first-year Notre Dame standout. This award, now in its second year, spotlights top Hispanic talent shaping college football’s future and bringing pride to their communities. Last year’s winner, Fernando Mendoza, went on to win a Heisman and play in the NFL. With the selection process underway, Fitzgerald’s breakout season could make him a frontrunner — and he’s already got elite high school stats to back it up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b01a38a9c4268f50