Larry Fitzgerald

Larry Fitzgerald is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. He played for 7 years for the Arizona Cardinals.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. was born on August 31, 1983, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. He stands 191 cm tall, and his weight was last recorded at 99 kg. He is a wide receiver.

He attended the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota, where he was a standout high school athlete. After committing to the University of Pittsburgh, Fitzgerald played college football for the Panthers from 2002 to 2003.

He had a highly successful college career catching passes. In his final season, he led the country in receiving yards and touchdowns, earning Unanimous All-American honors and winning the Biletnikoff Award as the best wide receiver in college football before entering the professional draft.

Professional Career

Fitzgerald was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round (3rd overall pick) of the 2004 NFL Draft.

He made an immediate impact during his rookie season. He quickly became a primary target for the team, using his big size and great hands to catch passes. His performance early on showed he was a special talent, and he soon became one of the most reliable players in the entire league.

The prime of his career was defined by his incredible consistency. He was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times and led the league in receptions and touchdowns in different seasons. He had a legendary performance during the 2008 postseason, where he set records for the most receiving yards and touchdowns in a single playoff run. He finished his career as one of the top-ranked receivers in NFL history for total catches and yards.

Post-Playing Career / Off the Field

Following his retirement from playing professional football, Fitzgerald transitioned into business and broadcasting. He became a minority owner of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA and has worked as a media analyst, sharing his expert thoughts on the game.

He was honored with induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026.

Career Highlights

• 2026 - Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2008 - First-team All-Pro
• 2009, 2011 - 2× Second-team All-Pro
• 2005, 2007–2013, 2015–2017 - 11× Pro Bowl
• 2016 - Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
• 2005, 2016 - 2× NFL receptions leader
• 2008, 2009 - 2× NFL receiving touchdowns leader