Former Arizona Cardinals star, Larry Fitzgerald is considered one of the best wide receivers in NFL history. While he no longer plays in the league, his son is making waves in the football world.
Larry Fitzgerald has never been married to anyone. However, he is a proud father to his sons, Apollo and Devin Fitzgerald. The former NFL wide receiver dated a handful of women, including Angela Nazario and Melissa Blakesley.
Highlights
- Larry Fitzgerald has two sons, Apollo Fitzgerald and Devin Fitzgerald. He shares Apollo with Melissa Blakesley and Devin with Angela Nazario.
- In 2008, Angela Nazario, the mother of his son Devin, accused Larry of domestic violence.
- Melissa Blakesley, the mother of his son Apollo, has publicly called Larry toxic. She released screenshots of text messages and accused him of being a liar.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr. has been making headlines after Thaddeus Moss, son of NFL legend Randy Moss, denied claims that his father has liver cancer.
The rumors started when Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of former NFL player Larry Fitzgerald Jr., posted on X about Randy’s diagnosis and asked for prayers.
Thaddeus quickly responded, calling the claims “disgusting” and accusing Fitzgerald Sr. of making private matters public for attention.
Thaddeus also addressed Brett Favre, who shared a similar post, thanking him for the support but clarifying that the news was not true. Favre later edited his post.
Randy Moss mentioned on 1 December 2024 that he was dealing with a health issue, which might require him to wear sunglasses during on-camera work.
On 6 December 2024, ESPN announced that Moss would be stepping away from his “Sunday NFL Countdown” role to focus on his health.
Meanwhile, the former Cardinal star’s love life has come into the spotlight as his son, Devin, began his football career.
Larry Fitzgerald Jr.’s Son Devin Joined Brophy College Preparatory In 2023
Devin Fitzgerald is a promising 3-star wide receiver from Brophy College Preparatory.
In mid-November 2024, the son of an NFL legend garnered much attention with an incredible one-handed catch during a 54-0 victory against Boulder Creek.
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— High School on SI (@HighSchoolOnSI) November 17, 2024
Devin Fitzgerald flashing some of his dad’s (Larry Fitzgerald) ball skills 🤩
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He is highly regarded by 247Sports. According to the publication, Devin Fitzgerald stands out as a talented receiver from Arizona State.
Moreover, Devin has received 11 offers from colleges such as Akron, Arizona, Bowling Green, Columbia, Dartmouth, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Temple, Washington State, Yale, and even Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh is his father’s alma mater, where he played one season. Devin’s father earned unanimous All-American honors in 2003.
Devin has demonstrated exceptional skill this season, recording 38 receptions for 566 yards and nine touchdowns.
In the previous season, The young athlete managed 15 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his growth and consistency on the field.
Larry Fitzgerald’s Baby Mama Accused Him Of Domestic Violence
In December 2008, TMZ reported that Larry Fitzgerald was ordered to stay away from his ex-girlfriend Angela Nazario and their then-11-month-old son.
The former NFL player’s baby mama, Angela, claimed that she brought their son to visit Larry at his Phoenix home in October 2007, and they began arguing.
Larry Fitzgerald on his son's football potential & Arizona HS football 🌵 @LarryFitzgerald
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During the argument, Angela claimed that Larry raised his fist and challenged her to a play fight. She said she responded to it by swinging at him and possibly hitting his face.
Larry then allegedly became enraged, pushed her down, grabbed her by the hair with both hands and threw her across the room.
Later, when Angela tried to leave with their son, she said Larry grabbed her neck and slammed her onto the marble floor.
Angela said she was disoriented and unable to get up for a while. She said, “I remember he mumbled something about that’s what happens when you try taking my son away from me.”
She also mentioned losing chunks of hair during the incident. Angela filed legal papers in Arizona detailing the incident.
Melissa Blakesley Called Him Toxic
Larry Fitzgerald’s ex-girlfriend and baby mama, Melissa Blakesley, called him toxic on Valentine’s Day and shared text messages on Instagram in 2020.
This isn’t the first time Melissa has criticized him on social media. While Larry has not shared his side of the story, his former partner has shared a lot about her side of the story.
Sports Gossip captured screenshots of her Instagram stories where she expressed her frustration with Fitzgerald.
In the screenshot, Larry (as claimed by Melissa) expressed his deep love and commitment to her.
He said his love for her is immense and runs through every part of his being. He also mentioned that his love is beyond words and that he is devoted to their family, rating his love as a 12 out of 10.
However, Melissa added a comment over these messages, suggesting that men can say such things to the woman they love – then tell chicks he’s being held against his will.
Additional Information
- According to Celebrity Net Worth, Larry Fitzgerald’s net worth is $75 million.
- He played 17 seasons in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals.
- His total career earnings from NFL salary alone are $180 million. He also amassed $10 million from endorsements.
- His parents are Larry Fitzgerald Sr. and Carol.
