Justice Fitzpatrick brings decorated résumé to Georgia

Georgia lists Justice Fitzpatrick as a freshman defensive back on its 2026 football roster, with the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, product checking in at 6-1 and 195 pounds.

Fitzpatrick played for coach Roger Harriott at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The 247Sports composite rated him as a four-star prospect ranked #58 nationally, #6 among defensive backs and #3 in Florida. PrepStar Magazine rated him as a five-star prospect and ranked him #41 nationally, while ESPN.com and On3.com also gave him four-star ratings.

As a senior, Fitzpatrick helped St. Thomas Aquinas finish 12-1 and reach the FHSAA Class 5A semifinals. He played on offense and defense, recording 15 tackles, two interceptions, 12 pass breakups and a forced fumble while catching 10 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. He also made 3 tackles in the Polynesian Bowl.

His junior season included 34 tackles, two interceptions, seven pass breakups and a forced fumble. St. Thomas Aquinas went 12-3 and won the FHSAA Class 5A state championship. Along with the team's top-25 national ranking, Fitzpatrick received MaxPreps Junior All-American recognition.

Fitzpatrick also contributed to state championship teams during his freshman and sophomore seasons. As a sophomore, he recorded two interceptions and two pass breakups. His freshman totals included one interception and one fumble recovery across two games.

Fitzpatrick posted a 10.76 in the 100-meter dash, 21.97 in the 200-meter dash and 53.63 in the 400-meter dash. He is majoring in Communication Studies and is the brother of NFL All-Pro and Jim Thorpe Award winner Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Why it matters

Fitzpatrick enters Georgia's roster with production in coverage, including seven high school interceptions and 21 pass breakups. As a senior, he also caught 10 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown.

What to watch next

Georgia's roster bio does not identify a next game, date or roster decision involving Fitzpatrick.