Larry Fitzgerald, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, left an indelible mark as one of the greatest WRs in NFL history. After spending all 17 seasons with the Cardinals, his name still gives Arizona fans chills. But now, the spotlight shifts to the next generation. His son, a rising star at Brophy College Preparatory, is turning heads in the recruiting world. Ranked 89th nationally and fourth in Arizona by 247 Sports, he’s already drawn interest from 30 top programs. Even Bill Belichick is paying attention. And now, with Michigan’s Bryce Underwood in the mix, the race is heating up.

On March 22, On3 High School dropped a photo on X featuring the former Cardinal’s son, where he was seen alongside Michigan’s star QB commit, Bryce Underwood, during his visit. Now you decide whether it’s a bombshell, or just a harmless picture without any hidden meaning. Yet, it seems like Michigan’s investment in landing Bryce might be already paying off. Right now, after a long recruiting battle, he’s quickly becoming a magnet for top talent. While many prospects visiting Ann Arbor this week are making connections with him, Devin is the latest name added to the mix.

As Michigan stacks up elite prospects, Underwood’s influence keeps growing. However, don’t assume Devin has sealed the deal just yet. His recruitment is still wide open, and the battle for his commitment is far from over.

Notably, the visits weren’t limited to Ann Arbor. He also connected with Arizona State. After a great talk with ASU’s WRs coach, Hines Ward, the young phenom couldn’t hide his excitement. “I’m grateful and excited to announce that I have received an offer from Arizona State University!” shared Devin. Talking about Ward, he further said, “I like the school a lot and, after seeing the campus, it’s definitely changed my perspective on them. Coach Hines Ward is a great coach, he’s a people person and you can tell he wants to see the best out of his guys.

While Arizona Wildcats and Florida State are currently leading the predictions to land the WR with 21.7% and 19.0% respectively as per On3, looks like Arizona State is also a solid competitor (despite its chances being at a lowly 1.2%).

Amid all this, the icing on the cake was another legendary moment. “I had the privilege of speaking with Coach @Belichick_B, one of the greatest to ever do it, and I am thrilled to announce that I have received an offer from the University of North Carolina!” the youngster said after Belichick reportedly offered him a scholarship.

Having said that, would you like to hear something more interesting? The budding star also got a chance to show his talents in the higher echelons of the NFL representing his father’s team…

Writing his own story, the son of an NFL legend

Over Super Bowl weekend, the Cardinals handpicked junior Devin Fitzgerald to attend Nike’s Next Ones combine in New Orleans. He joined 31 other rising stars and Europe’s NFL Academy selections for a one-day showcase of elite talent. The event wasn’t just about drills—it was a chance to absorb wisdom from some of the greatest players in NFL history. For the younger Fitzgerald, it was more than an invite; it was a glimpse into the future.

One of Brophy Prep’s top playmakers, a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026 per 247Sports, made his mark last season. He led the Brophys to a 10-3 record, falling just one point short in the 6A semifinals against Mountain View (28-27). On top of that, with 52 catches for 720 yards, his impact was undeniable, and earned him the attention of top programs. So, as expected, Cal, Duke, Kansas State, UCLA, and Arizona have all come calling with Division I offers.

Now, let’s see which powerhouse program, including Michigan, can land the standout prospect.