Is Robert Fitzgerald starting?
Robert Fitzgerald is the projected starter at FS for Northwestern Wildcats.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Dallas Jesuit, ranked #756 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 106 tackles, 1 INT, 4 PBU. That's 13% of the team's production at his spot and 97th-percentile production nationally — good for a 90 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #31
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 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
- 0.8711
- National Rank
- #756
- High School
- Dallas Jesuit
- Hometown
- Dallas, TX
Why this rating?
On a 84-rated defense; 97th-percentile production (×0.90 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 90.
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 FS · Northwestern Wildcats
- 13190Robert FitzgeraldStarter
- 22971Jon Jon Stevens Jr.
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.