4-star safety Bryce Fitzgerald commits to Miami

Miami (Fla.) Columbus four-star safety Bryce Fitzgerald is staying home.

Fitzgerald committed to the local Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, choosing them over Florida, Florida State and LSU.

He took two official visits in June, to Florida and Miami, but it was the Seminoles who were the biggest threat down the stretch. However, the connections of head coach Mario Cristobal and assistant Alex Mirabal were key factors for Miami. As was Fitzgerald’s relationship with defensive backs coach Chevin Jackson, who he spent a majority of time with on his official visit.

“I like how he coaches,” Fitzgerald told CaneSport. “He teaches it to the players, he demonstrates it himself, and then he makes us do it. So him being a hands-on teacher, I like that.”

The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder is the No. 122 overall prospect and No. 14 safety in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3 is higher on him than other services though, tabbing him as the nation’s No. 101 overall recruit and No. 8 safety.