Packers' John FitzPatrick draws huge message from Georgia football after memorable Week 3 moment 1 Sep 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; FitzPatrick (86) celebrates with wide receiver Savion Williams (83) after scoring a touchdown against the Browns during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Packers’ John FitzPatrick draws huge message from Georgia football after memorable Week 3 moment

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Sep 23, 2025 6:02 AM ET

Green Bay Packers tight end John FitzPatrick has been in the NFL since 2022, when he was selected in the sixth round, 213th overall, by the Atlanta Falcons, but it was only last Sunday when he finally found the end zone in the league for the first time in his career.

The former Georgia Bulldogs tight end secured a pass in the end zone from quarterback Jordan Love during the third quarter of Green Bay’s Week 3 matchup on the road against the Cleveland Browns.

Before that, FitzPatrick played in 20 games in the league without experiencing what it’s like to score a touchdown. But that drought ended, thanks in large part to Love’s vision and Cleveland’s defense getting spread out.

FIRST NFL TOUCHDOWN FOR JOHN FITZPATRICK!!!!

: FOX pic.twitter.com/RdoKzSiyqd

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 21, 2025

FitzPatrick, who was signed to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million by the Packers last April, finished the Browns game with 12 receiving yards on two catches and two targets.

He was the only Green Bay player to get to the end zone. He and rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden and wideout Romeo Doubs were also the only Packers who caught all their targets, as Green Bay lost, 13-10.

FitzPatrick gets a special mention from the Georgia Bulldogs after touchdown

After FitzPatrick’s TD score, Georgia football gave its former tight end a big shoutout on social media.

“First NFL TD for John Fitzpatrick

” Georgia’s post read.

First NFL TD for John Fitzpatrick #GBvsCLE on FOX#GoDawgs | #DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/6DcOThI1Br

— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) September 21, 2025

FitzPatrick made plenty of memories during his time in Athens, including the ones from Georgia’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game win in the 2021 season.

During his time with the Bulldogs, FitzPatrick recorded 200 receiving yards and a touchdown on 17 catches through 38 games, while playing mostly in the shadows of Brock Bowers and Darnell Washington.

Packers' John FitzPatrick draws huge message from Georgia football after memorable Week 3 moment 2 Sep 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; FitzPatrick (86) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the third quarter against the Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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