LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - OCTOBER 05: Dez Fitzpatrick #7 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates after a play in the game against the Boston College Eagles during the third quarter at Cardinal Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Louisville football’s top incoming receiver in a unique spot.
In 2017, Louisville football stepped onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to face off against Purdue with Mekhi Becton-sized expectations thanks to the return of the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Lamar Jackson.
Stepping onto the field that day for the first time as a collegiate football player was redshirt freshman Dez Fitzpatrick.