University of Pittsburgh: Because he attended Valley Forge Military Academy before enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh, Fitzgerald was able to turn pro after just two collegiate seasons. That's not to say he didn't make the most of his time as a Pittsburgh Panther. In 26 collegiate games, he caught 161 passes for 2,677 yards and 34 touchdown receptions. Fitzgerald caught at least one touchdown pass in 18 consecutive games, a collegiate feat matched only by... no one. After his sophomore season, Fitzgerald won the Fred Biletnikoff Award (given to the top collegiate receiver) and narrowly finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting.
In just 26 games with the Panthers, Fitzgerald caught 161 passes for 2,677 yards and set a new Pitt record with 34 receiving touchdowns. He was the first player in school history with back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons and his 14 games with at least 100 yards receiving broke Antonio Bryant's previous all-time Panthers record of 13.
Fitzgerald also holds an NCAA record with at least one touchdown catch in 18 straight games.