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Reuters
2 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Minkah Fitzpatrick's brother, No. 3 CB prospect, commits to Georgia
June 4 - Justice Fitzpatrick, a four-star cornerback in the Class of 2026 and the younger brother of NFL star Minkah Fitzpatrick, committed to play for Georgia on Tuesday. The younger Fitzpatrick is considered the No. 3 cornerback in his class and No. 47 overall prospect by the 247Sports composite rankings. Justice Fitzpatrick, who attends St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., chose the Bulldogs over finalists Florida, Texas, Miami and Ohio State. He is 6 feet, 0 1/2 inches and 185 pounds. Before leading Georgia to back-to-back national championships, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart was the defensive coordinator at Alabama, where he overlapped with Minkah Fitzpatrick. Minkah Fitzpatrick played three seasons for the Crimson Tide and won two national championships in Tuscaloosa before the Miami Dolphins made him the 11th pick of the 2018 draft. The safety is currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Blue-chip CB names Texas in top five schools
Texas has eight commitments in its 2026 recruiting class. They have one cornerback in four-star Hayward Howard Jr. who committed earlier this month. The Longhorns are also heavily in play for another cornerback in four-star Justice Fitzpatrick as he named them in his top five schools this week. Fitzpatrick plays at powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has 43 total offers. He's the nation's No. 62 overall player and the No. 7 cornerback per On3's industry rankings. They have him as the No. 11 prospect in the state of Florida as well. Advertisement It was a very productive junior campaign for Fitzpatrick in 2024. He racked up 34 tackles, two interceptions, and seven pass breakups as he aided St. Thomas Aquinas when the Florida 5A state championship. He also received Junior All-American honors from MaxPreps. Fitzpatrick hasn't spent a lot time in Austin with just an unofficial visit taken this April. However, he has an official visit locked in for June 13, which gives the Longhorns and opportunity to separate themselves from the pack. Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X (Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes and opinions. You can also follow Matthew on X @StarConscience This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns Football: Texas lands in top five for CB Justice Fitzpatrick
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Longhorns assistant coach hits the road to visit cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick
Longhorns assistant coach hits the road to visit cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick Longhorns go the extra mile to connect with cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick Justice Fitzpatrick, brother of NFL Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is going to be one to WATCH👀 — Rivals (@Rivals) September 14, 2024 With recruiting season heating up, programs nationwide are doing what they can to form relationships with potential future stars. That includes the Longhorns who are having their coaches hit the road. Assistant Coach Mark Orphey visited cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick last week, according to On3 Recruits. Fitzpatrick is ranked as the eighth-best cornerback in the country and the 87th-best overall recruit in the 2026 class by 247sports. He is also being pursued by Florida and Georgia. Having Fitzpatrick in the secondary would be a major boost for any of programs still in the mix. While playing for St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Fitzpatrick has made headlines with his speed. The Florida native also shows a remarkable ability to read plays and react to what is happening around him. That will be key at the next level and in a conference like the SEC. Unlike some of the other recruits in his class, Fitzpatrick can rely on his brother Minkah, who has become a star in the NFL, for advice. After winning two National Championships at Alabama, he also knows what it takes to succeed at the college level. His brother is now looking to follow in his footsteps. In less than two weeks, Fitzpatrick will be at Forty Acres to visit Texas on June 13th. It will mark his second trip to campus after taking an unofficial visit on April 22nd. The Longhorns will look to build on their relationship with the talented cornerback. As the recruitment process continues, Fitzpatrick will be a player to watch. After his visits in June, a decision could be on the horizon regarding which school he will call home. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @LonghornsWire.
