Terry Fontenot

Terry Houston Fontenot (born December 16, 1980) is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). Fontenot previously served with the New Orleans Saints in various executive roles throughout the 2000s and 2010s. He previously played college football at Tulane.[1]

Terry Fontenot
Fontenot in 2021
Atlanta Falcons
Position:General manager
Personal information
Born: (1980-12-16) December 16, 1980
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Career information
High school:LaGrange High School (Lake Charles)
College:Tulane
Career history
As executive:
Career highlights and awards

Early years and playing career

Terry was one of seven children born to Roy and Jacquetta Fontenot in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He went to LaGrange High School,[2] where he graduated in 1999 after lettering in football, track and baseball.[3]

College

Fontenot played four years at strong safety for Tulane from 1999 to 2002, serving as a captain in 2001. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business and organizational information technology.[3]

Executive career

New Orleans Saints

In 2003, Fontenot was hired by the New Orleans Saints as a scout. In 2013, Fontenot was promoted to director of pro scouting. In 2020, Fontenot was once again promoted to assistant general manager and vice president of pro personnel.

Atlanta Falcons

On January 19, 2021, Fontenot was named the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.[4] Fontenot became the franchise’s first African-American general manager in the Falcons 55-year history.

References
  1. "Get Access". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  2. "Terry Fontenot". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  3. "Terry Fontenot - Football". Tulane University Athletics. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  4. Tabeek, Matthew (January 19, 2021). "Falcons name Terry Fontenot general manager". www.atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
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