Bishop Fitzgerald Workout: Washington's Draft Hope

0:00It's April 7th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Washington commanders are deep in draft mode for the 2026 NFL draft, hosting top prospects like sunny styles, carnaltate, and macaque. Lemon at their aspirin facility. All 32 teams are buzzing with these pre-draft visits, but one standout is local safety. Bishop Fitzgerald, a 5'11-211. Pounder from Virginia. He's heading to aspirin this Wednesday for a workout and interview, though it is not one of those official top 30 visits. Fitzgerald grew up not far away at Garfield High School in Prince William County, making this a homecoming feel for the Virginia Kid. His college journey kicked off at Coffeeville Community College in Kansas for two seasons, then he transferred to North Carolina State. There, over 26 games and 16 starts, he stacked 97 tackles, 7.5 for loss, 5 interceptions, and 11 pass. Breakups solid defensive work.

1:01Fast forward to last season at USC after a hot transfer portal run, where he posted 51 tackles, 2.5 for loss, 1 sack, 5 picks, and 3 pass breakups, earning all American and first team all big 10 nods. At the combine, he clocked a 4.5540 yard dash, flashing elite ball skills, and run-stopping grit that fits Washington's defensive, holes. With pick number 71 in the third round on the table, Fitzgerald could slide right in as they build that secondary. Draft prep rolls on, and these workouts might just lock in their next playmaker.