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Steelers Add 'Ballhawking' Safety Bishop Fitzgerald
3 Sep
Summary
- Undrafted safety Bishop Fitzgerald was signed to the practice squad Wednesday.
- Fitzgerald earned All-America honors at USC and led the Big Ten in interceptions.
- He was projected as a fifth-round pick before going undrafted in 2026.
The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their practice squad signings on Wednesday by adding undrafted safety Bishop Fitzgerald. This move brings a player with significant college accolades to the team.
Fitzgerald concluded his collegiate career at USC, where he achieved first-team All-America recognition. During his final season, he led the Big Ten Conference with five interceptions, a performance that also ranked second nationally. His college journey also included time at North Carolina and Coffeyville Community College.
Despite being unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Fitzgerald had garnered attention from NFL evaluators, with NFL.com's Lance Zierlein projecting him as a fifth-round talent. Zierlein highlighted Fitzgerald's "compact, ballhawking" style and "alignment versatility," noting his "consistency of execution" in coverage and "ball skills to flip the field."
Following the draft, Fitzgerald signed with the Tennessee Titans but did not secure a spot on their final roster. His signing with the Steelers follows recent reports that the team intended to add safety Juanyeh Thomas to their practice squad.
