Jim Fitzgerald
Jim Fitzgerald is an offensive lineman at Penn State, from Severna Park, MD, who has not played in Penn State's 8 games this season.
Where Fitzgerald comes from
- Severna Park, MD
- Archbishop Spalding
- About 150 miles from Beaver Stadium
- On the Penn State roster since 2022
Where Fitzgerald fits
Penn State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Penn State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 24th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Penn State is 4-4. Next: at Washington, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
From Archbishop Spalding
Also from Severna Park, MD
In the game threads
at Michigan, Oct 17I think Rutger is only remaining game we will be expected to win. I used to think MSU, but rivalry does funky things and Fitzgerald is a good coach.Michigan fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
Jim Fitzgerald plays offensive line for Penn State.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 24th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Penn State has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 12 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Olaivavega Ioane was one of them, an All-American.
Five seasons at Penn State
- 2026 Penn State CampbellYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Penn State FranklinYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Penn State FranklinYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Penn State FranklinYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Penn State FranklinYear 1 · Games –
- High school Archbishop SpaldingSeverna Park, MDAlso from Archbishop Spalding: Malik Washington (Maryland), Sean Johnson (Maryland), Kellan Wyatt (Indiana) and 8 more.
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: James Franklin, Terry Smith, and Matt Campbell. Multi-era developmental context.