$73 Million NFL Star’s Brother Sends Clear Message on Georgia After Big News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Georgia Bulldogs are no stranger to the NFL with the program consistently sending stars to the league. Now, Georgia is adding a major four-star recruit with a connection to a current NFL star.
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Georgia is currently ranked No. 5 in the 2026 college football recruiting rankings, per On3. The SEC power is projected to have an NIL value of $248,000 per player. According to On3, this is second highest amount just behind the Miami Hurricanes’ $251,000.
Now, the Dawgs are adding the brother of Pittsburgh Steelers star Minkah Fitzpatrick. The 5-time Pro Bowler is on a four-year, $73.6 million contract with the Steelers.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart takes the field with his team before the start of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick of St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) took to Instagram to post his announcement graphic made by On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The future Georgia corner pointed to his family’s strong track record as a reason for Dawgs fans to be excited.
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“I am truly blessed🙏🏾,” Fitzpatrick told Fawcett on Tuesday. “Y’all (know) how this family gets down, I’m coming to work! GO DAWGS!🐶“
Fitzpatrick is On3’s No. 4 rated corner and No. 34 overall recruit in the 2026 class.
“Georgia landed the Nation’s No. 4 rated CB,” DawgsHQ’s Rusty Mansell detailed in an X message on Tuesday. “A top 35 player in the country overall tonight.
“Older brother Minkah was All-American at Alabama. He made several trips to UGA this spring with his brother. This past weekend sealed it for the Dawgs.”
Georgia already has 12 commitments in the 2026 college football recruiting class, including 10 four-stars along with one five-star.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
