Is Paul Fitzgerald starting?
Paul Fitzgerald is listed 2nd string at LDE for Utah Utes.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Thunder Ridge, ranked #1,995 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 7 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0.5 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 76 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #40
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 251 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8204
- National Rank
- #1995
- High School
- Thunder Ridge
- Hometown
- Idaho Falls, ID
Why this rating?
On a 88-rated defense; 54th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -6 vs unit starters → 76.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at LDE · Utah Utes
- 11590Lance HoltzclawStarter
- 24076Paul FitzgeraldYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.