Utah Utes#40 · DE Paul Fitzgerald
68 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 256 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Idaho Falls, ID
Paul Fitzgerald is a DE (#40) for Utah, from Idaho Falls, ID. In the 2026 season he has 4 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 12
Sacks 8
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 5
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 8
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 9
Coverage 5
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 12
Havoc rate 8
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 16
Frame 16
Experience 17
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
4
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Paul Fitzgerald career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UTAH | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UTAH | 2 | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | UTAH | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | USU | 13 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 22 | 61 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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14
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Iowa State | W 31-17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Utah State | W 33-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Idaho | W 66-14 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUtah DE: #40
- ClassSenior
- HometownIdaho Falls, ID
Paul Fitzgerald: Utah DE profile and stats
Paul Fitzgerald is a DE (#40) for Utah, from Idaho Falls, ID. This profile tracks Paul Fitzgerald's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Utah roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Utah sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Paul Fitzgerald in the news
All newsPreviewKansas at Utah: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Kansas visits Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Kickoff is 10:15 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapUtah beat Iowa State 31-17 (Week 4, 2026)Utah beat Iowa State 31-17 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Utah is 4-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Iowa State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big 12 play.2026-09-26RecapUtah beat Utah State 33-0 (Week 3, 2026)Utah beat Utah State 33-0 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Now Utah is 3-0, and Utah State is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Paul Fitzgerald play for?
Paul Fitzgerald plays for Utah, wearing #40 at DE.
What position does Paul Fitzgerald play?
Paul Fitzgerald is a DE for Utah.
How tall is Paul Fitzgerald?
Paul Fitzgerald is 6-4 and weighs 256 lb.
What year is Paul Fitzgerald in?
Paul Fitzgerald is listed as a senior on the Utah roster.
Where is Paul Fitzgerald from?
Paul Fitzgerald is from Idaho Falls, ID.
How many tackles does Paul Fitzgerald have?
Paul Fitzgerald has 4 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.