MONTANA STATE BOBCATS
R.J. FITZGERALD – Fullback – Beaverhead County High School – Dillon, Montana
The Numbers: 5-foot-11, 210-pounder piled up 106 tackles and rushed for 700 yards as Dillon won its second Class A title in three seasons. He will join the Bobcats as a preferred walk-on who has signed a housing agreement.
The Accolades: Fitzgerald was a two-time First Team Class A All-State linebacker, a first team all-conference fullback and the Southern A Defensive MVP as a senior. He also earned 2015 all-state catcher for the Dillon Cubs American Legion baseball team and helped the Beaverhead basketball team to 2016 state title all while earning Academic all-state honors for four straight years.
Academics: Unknown
Fitzgerald on Montana State: Fitzgerald’s commitment was not confirmed until the eve of National Signing Day.
Film: R.J. Fitzgerald Highlights
Coach Choate on Fitzgerald: “Another state champion, R.J. was an emotional leader for BCHS in their title run this year. He played linebacker and running back in high school, and we identified him as a guy who can be a true fullback, a piece we haven’t recruited in a while, and we can build some things around that role. I’ve used this a lot, but R.J. shows leadership, productivity, great passion for the game of football, and he wants to be a Bobcat. We’re excited about that.”