Northwestern Wildcats#6 · DB Robert Fitzgerald
94 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Dallas, TX
Robert Fitzgerald is a DB (#6) for Northwestern, from Dallas, TX. In the 2026 season he has 42 tackles and 1 interception over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 20
Sacks 6
Interceptions 16
Passes defensed 14
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 19
Sack rate 6
Coverage 17
Ball-hawking 16
Run defense 20
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 9
Frame 7
Experience 17
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2026 season
42
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Robert Fitzgerald career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NU | 4 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | NU | 12 | 106 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | NU | 11 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NU | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 33 | 207 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | vs Penn State | W 34-13 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | at Indiana | L 23-29 | 13 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Colorado | W 41-7 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs South Dakota State | W 34-18 | 14 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthwestern DB: #6
- ClassSenior
- HometownDallas, TX
Robert Fitzgerald: Northwestern DB profile and stats
Robert Fitzgerald is a DB (#6) for Northwestern, from Dallas, TX. This profile tracks Robert Fitzgerald's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northwestern roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northwestern sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Robert Fitzgerald in the news
All newsPreviewBall State at Northwestern: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ball State visits Northwestern at Ryan Field. Kickoff is 12:30 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapNorthwestern beat Penn State 34-13 (Week 5, 2026)Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field. Now Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-02RecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Robert Fitzgerald play for?
Robert Fitzgerald plays for Northwestern, wearing #6 at DB.
What position does Robert Fitzgerald play?
Robert Fitzgerald is a DB for Northwestern.
How tall is Robert Fitzgerald?
Robert Fitzgerald is 6-0 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is Robert Fitzgerald in?
Robert Fitzgerald is listed as a senior on the Northwestern roster.
Where is Robert Fitzgerald from?
Robert Fitzgerald is from Dallas, TX.
How many tackles does Robert Fitzgerald have?
Robert Fitzgerald has 42 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.