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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Clemson Offers 2026 WR Devin Fitzgerald, Son of NFL Legend Larry Fitzgerald
Clemson Offers 2026 WR Devin Fitzgerald, Son of NFL Legend Larry Fitzgerald originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Clemson made a splash on the recruiting trail this weekend by offering 2026 wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, the son of NFL icon Larry Fitzgerald. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound standout from Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, announced the news on Saturday morning following a visit to Clemson's campus. Advertisement 'Excited to announce that I've been offered by Clemson University! Huge thanks to Coach Swinney for the great conversation and belief in me,' Fitzgerald posted on social media, signaling a key step forward in his recruitment. Fitzgerald's pedigree is no small part of the intrigue. His father, Larry Fitzgerald, was one of the most consistent and productive receivers in NFL history, playing 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and earning numerous accolades, including a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2025. The elder Fitzgerald also starred at Pitt, where he finished as a Heisman runner-up—making Devin's recruitment a full-circle moment for college football fans. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) leaves the field after finishing the last home game of the season at State Farm Stadium. © Cheryl Evans/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK But the younger Fitzgerald is building a name of his own. He led his high school team as a junior with 52 receptions for 720 yards and nine touchdowns. His offer list already includes Arizona, Arizona State, UCLA, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Stanford, and Florida State. Advertisement Clemson currently holds three wide receiver commits in the 2026 class but may be seeking a fourth. Fitzgerald was the only wideout on campus during this official visit weekend, highlighting how seriously the Tigers are prioritizing him. With official visits still scheduled to Stanford, Notre Dame, UNC, and Arizona State—and a commitment announcement slated for July 5—the Tigers have positioned themselves well at the right time. Devin's recruitment is becoming one of the more fascinating storylines in the 2026 class—not only for his bloodline but for his growing résumé and the national interest he's generating on his own terms. Related: Trevor Lawrence's Wife Marissa Makes Personal Announcement on Thursday Related: Dabo Swinney Shades the Rest of College Football in Belichick Interview Related: Miami Steals Visit From Clemson for Top247 CB Samari Matthews This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
19-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s only goal in 2025 is to "win more games"
Larry Fitzgerald expects Marvin Harrison Jr. to be a better receiver in his second season, and Harrison expects the same. He caught 62 passes for 855 yards and a team-leading eight touchdowns. His father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, made 64 catches for 836 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie in 1996. 'A little too similar in my opinion,' Harrison Jr. said, laughing, via video from Bo Brack of PHNX Cardinals. 'But nah, it works out in mysterious ways, and it all worked out.' Harrison Jr., whose father caught 73 passes for 866 yards and six touchdowns in his second season, has only one thing that will constitute improvement in Year 2. 'Improvement for me is winning more games,' Harrison Jr. said. 'I want to get a home playoff game for Arizona. I actually went to the [Rams-Vikings playoff] game, and it was like, 'There is a team playing the playoffs in our building.' It just didn't feel right.' The Cardinals went 8-9 last season, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season and for the eighth time in the past nine seasons. They have not won a playoff game since 2015 when Bruce Arians was the coach, Carson Palmer was the quarterback and Fitzgerald was the top wide receiver.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Son of NFL legend will officially visit Notre Dame with a commitment date in early July
Son of NFL legend will officially visit Notre Dame with a commitment date in early July There is a big family feel with Notre Dame football, and although NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald didn't play for the Irish, he sure seems like he's part of it. He's spoken with the team, and now his son Devin, is a Notre Dame recruit. It is going well on that end, as the Arizona wide receiver has now scheduled an official visit to see South Bend according to Steezo Designs on social media. The 6-foot, 2-inch and 195-pounder will also take trips to see UCLA, Clemson, Stanford, North Carolina and Arizona State, and while he's made it known that those aren't his top schools, you have to believe that they are the ones that have the best chance at landing him. Devin is ranked as the No. 481 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, and would be a solid pick-up for any team that ultimately lands him. Hopefully that team is Notre Dame, as getting the Fitzgerald family officially as part of the Irish one, would be a big boost.
Fox Sports
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Larry Fitzgerald on Hall of Fame candidacy: 'I did everything I possibly could'
Larry Fitzgerald is one of the elite wide receivers of his generation — and of all time. Last appearing in an NFL game in 2020, the Arizona Cardinals legend is now on the clock for Hall of Fame voting. Fitzgerald, along with the likes of Drew Brees, Philip Rivers and Frank Gore, will be candidates for the 2026 class. Even with stricter Hall of Fame voting rules, is there any doubt that Fitzgerald, who never formally retired, will get a bust in Canton? "I try not to get into the speculation," Fitzgerald told the Cardinals' team website on Wednesday about potentially getting into the Hall of Fame. "I don't want to get my hopes up and, for some reason, it doesn't work out. It's completely out of my control. I did everything I possibly could to put myself in this position, but they cut the numbers down [for yearly enshrinement]." Fitzgerald, a one-time first-team All-Pro and 11-time Pro Bowler, led the NFL in receptions (2005 and 2016) and receiving touchdowns (2008 and 2009) twice apiece, posted double-digit touchdowns in five seasons and had 1,000-plus receiving yards in nine seasons. He's part of the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team and was the co-recipient of the 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Over his 17-year career (2004-20), Fitzgerald racked up 1,432 receptions for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns, with each total far and away first in Cardinals history. Furthermore, he's second in NFL history in receptions and receiving yards and sixth in receiving touchdowns. Fitzgerald, who said he has "zero control" over how his Hall of Fame process plays out, is trying to merely "control the controllables." "It's really subjective. I played in a small market. I only played in the playoffs four times in 17 years. There are a lot of things I did well, but a lot of things that work against me," Fitzgerald said. "All of that is going to be taken into consideration and that's why I try not to get too deep into it." The first time that Fitzgerald made the playoffs was in 2008, when he led the NFL in receptions (30), receiving yards (546) and touchdowns (seven) in the 2008 postseason. The Cardinals won the NFC but then lost a heartbreaker to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII. The other three seasons that the Cardinals made the playoffs with Fitzgerald were 2009, 2014 and 2015. In 2015, Arizona reached the NFC Championship Game. This summer, defensive back Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, tight end Antonio Gates and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Science
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Vintage 1950's TV donated to Heritage Square 'Technology through Time' exhibit
ABILENE, Texas () – Unless you lived through it, the past can be difficult to visualize. The Grace Museum is setting out to tackle that task for future visitors at Abilene Heritage Square through the Technology through Time exhibit. While they are currently curating the collection, it will be housed and proudly displayed next year at Abilene Heritage Square's Spark Science Center. 'In that science center, we will focus on different sciences, and one of those is Technology through Time… Starting with the wheel all the way up to the technology of today,' said Grace Museum Science Center Director Marsha Hammack. Museum staff have been taking donations from the public to fill their technological timeline. One of those spaces will be filled by a vintage Admiral TV set donated by Grace Museum Public Programs Director Kelci Rogers' grandfather, Bruce Campbell. 'It was important to me as a memory. It's made several transitions of location through the years, but I'm the oldest child in the family, and I ended up with it. I've had it in storage, so I think this is a great time to donate it to posterity for others to be able to see how TVs were back then,' Campbell said. Campbell has kept the set in relatively pristine condition throughout the years. It holds a special place in his heart as the device that marked his initiation into the 'TV generation.' 'That was the first TV set I watched TV on in about 1950,' said Campbell. At that time, Abilene had no television stations, but that little hurdle wouldn't stop the Campbell family from tuning in. Campbell said his father had previously owned a radio service and repair shop in Brady, Texas. His father's knowledge of airwaves and electronics enabled him to reach beyond the Key City and connect to the world. 'My dad, an electronics background person, set up a Channel 5 television receiving antenna outside our house on a little short tower. So he could bring in the signal for Channel 5 WBAP television in Fort Worth,' Campbell recalled. Over such a great distance, that signal was not quite as strong as it would be today. Campbell stated that the image was often 'snowy,' and sometimes only audio would come through. Just three years later, KRBC would go live on-air for the first time. He says the signal was much more stable and allowed them to enjoy the local news as well as the talents of 'Dub and Larry' during the KRBC afternoon 'Preview.' 'They had a very limited amount of programming available back at that time, but Dub Bowlus and Larry Fitzgerald were paired up in a little program they did in the afternoons. And they maybe pantomimed records while being all dressed up. And Larry Fitzgerald was ultimately the first regular news person for KRBC television,' shared Campbell. His memories of growing up in that time will be immortalized along with the TV set at Abilene Heritage Square. Visitors to the exhibit will learn not only about the technological aspects of the 1950s but also about the local history that coincided. 'We were looking to perhaps retrofit a current TV in there so that when visitors come in, they can see a black and white TV show. Perhaps 'I Love Lucy' or some of the early years. But we're also so intrigued by the condition that it's in and the parts that are in it. We also want to preserve those so that visitors can see; this is where we've come, from the '40s to current times,' Hammack said. Campbell's granddaughter, Rogers, says she feels excited and lucky to be able to share this piece of her family's story with future generations. 'It's a cool connection to be working here now and get to be a part of preserving something that will be at the Science Center that was also part of my family history… My great-grandmother loved educating people, so I think this is something she would have wanted. To be able to live on in that way, children getting to experience something that's just very integral to who she was,' said Rogers According to details provided by Campbell, this exact television was produced by Admiral in 1950. It is a portable model with a screen size of a little over 12 inches. It sold for around $179.95, equivalent to $2,279 today. Abilene Heritage Square, projected to open in April 2026, will boast exhibits, community spaces, and resources for various fields. The Spark Science Center will serve as a second location for the Grace Museum, hosting interactive educational experiences geared toward Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
