Jerry Fontenot is a former American football player who played as a center in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He was born on November 21, 1966, in Lafayette, Louisiana, and attended the University of Texas, where he played college football for the Texas Longhorns.
Fontenot began his professional career in 1989 when he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the NFL Draft. He played for the Bears for six seasons, from 1989 to 1994, and was a key member of the team's offensive line. During his time with the Bears, Fontenot played in 96 games and started in 94 of them.
In 1995, Fontenot signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent. He played for the Saints for eight seasons, from 1995 to 2002, and was again a key member of the team's offensive line. During his time with the Saints, Fontenot played in 123 games and started in 122 of them.
In 2003, Fontenot signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played his final season in the NFL. He played in 16 games for the Bengals, starting in 10 of them.
Throughout his career, Fontenot was known for his toughness, durability, and leadership. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection, earning the honor in 1995, 1997, and 1998. He was also named to the All-Pro team in 1997.
After retiring from the NFL, Fontenot began his coaching career. He served as an assistant offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints from 2006 to 2015, and then as the team's tight ends coach from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, he was hired as the offensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers, where he currently serves.
Fontenot's football career was marked by his dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. He was a respected player and coach, and his contributions to the game of football will not be forgotten.
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