Bishop Fitzgerald

Bishop Fitzgerald
Profile
PositionSafety
Personal information
Born (2003-07-14) July 14, 2003 (age 23)
Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight
201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolGar-Field Senior (Woodbridge, Virginia)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bishop Fitzgerald (born July 14, 2003) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Coffeyville Red Ravens, NC State Wolfpack, and USC Trojans. Fitzgerald was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Fitzgerald was born on July 14, 2004 in Woodbridge, Virginia. Fitzgerald attended Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge, where he played quarterback.

College career

Fitzgerald played at Coffeyville Community College in 2021 and 2022. As a sophomore in 2022, he was the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Defensive Player of the Year after recording 50 tackles and six interceptions. Fitzgerald transferred to NC State University for the 2023 season. In two years at NC State he played in 26 games and had 97 tackles and five interceptions.

Fitzgerald transferred to the University of Southern California (USC) for the 2025 season. He finished the year with 51 total tackles, three passes defended, a sack, and five interceptions, with one being returned for a touchdown. For the year, he earned a consensus All-American nod from the Associated Press (AP) as well as being selected First-team All-Big Ten.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBench press
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m)
201 lb
(91 kg)
31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)
9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)
4.55 s1.58 s2.63 s4.23 s6.99 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)
12 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Tennessee Titans

On April 30, 2026, after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft, Fitzgerald signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, he was waived by the Titans as a part of final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 2, 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Fizgerald to their practice squad.

Detroit Lions

On September 22, 2026, the Detroit Lions signed Fitzgerald off of the Steelers' practice squad. On November 3, he was waived.

References

  1. ↑ "Bishop Fitzgerald (SAF): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  2. ↑ Fawcett, Dave (September 19, 2018). "Gar-Field's Bishop Fitzgerald is the OmniRide Prep Football Player of the Week". INSIDENOVA.COM. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ Local graduates recognized with college football accolades
  4. ↑ And another: NC State football loses fourth key defender to transfer portal in one night
  5. ↑ How Bishop Fitzgerald’s roots as a quarterback helped him become a prolific USC safety
  6. ↑ Bishop Fitzgerald is coming up big for USC
  7. ↑ "Bishop Fitzgerald Career Stats - NFL". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  8. ↑ "Bishop Fitzgerald Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Bishop Fitzgerald College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  10. ↑ "2026 NFL Draft Tracker". NFL.com. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  11. ↑ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Reach Deals With 11 Undrafted Free Agents". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (August 30, 2026). "Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players". TennesseeTitans.com.
  13. ↑ Varley, Teresa (September 2, 2026). "Steelers make practice squad addition". Steelers.com.
  14. ↑ "Detroit Lions Ink Safety Off Steelers Practice Squad, Cut Linebacker". Detroit Lions On SI. 2026-09-22. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
  15. ↑ Alper, Josh. "Lions put LB Jimmy Rolder on IR, waive DB Bishop Fitzgerald". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 4 November 2026.