Larry Fitzgerald

Bio

A 2003 unanimous First Team All-American and the Heisman Trophy runner-up, Larry Fitzgerald was virtually unstoppable in 2003 during his sophomore campaign, compiling 92 catches for 1,672 yards (18.2 avg.) and 22 touchdowns. Facing double and even triple coverage each week, Fitzgerald led the nation in receiving yards per game (128.6 avg.) and touchdown catches. His performance in 2003 also earned him the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's best receiver, and he became the first-ever sophomore to win the Walter Camp Player of the Year award. The 2003 Big East Offensive Player of the Year and the 2002 Big East Rookie of the Year, Fitzgerald was a two-time unanimous First Team All-Big East selection. Despite only playing two seasons with the Panthers, Fitzgerald totaled 161 catches for 2,677 yards (16.6 avg.) and a Pitt-record 34 touchdowns. He caught a touchdown in 18 consecutive games to set an NCAA record. He also owns the NCAA record as a freshman and sophomore (34); single season receiving yards by a sophomore (1,672); and is tied for most games catching a touchdown in a single season (12). In total, Fitzgerald set or tied four NCAA marks, eight Big East records and 11 Pitt marks. The team went 17-9 during his two years with the Panthers, including a win in the 2002 Insight Bowl and a final No. 18 ranking and an appearance in the 2003 Continental Tire Bowl. Fitzgerald's No. 1 was officially retired by Pitt in 2013.

Career Highlights

• 2003 All-Conference
• 2003 Biletnikoff Award Winner
• 2003 Conference Most Valuable Player
• 2003 Heisman - Second
• 2003 Led Nation in Receiving
• 2003 Unanimous All-America
• 2003 Walter Camp Award Winner
• 2002 All-Conference