Wilrey Fontenot

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Wilrey Fontenot
No. 29, 23
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1984-10-14) October 14, 1984 (age 39)
Humble, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:174 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College: Arizona
NFL draft: 2008  / Round: 7 / Pick: 212
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Wilrey Fontenot, III (born October 14, 1984) is a former American football cornerback. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. [1] He played college football at Arizona.

Contents

Fontenot was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals.

Early life

Fontenot started playing football as a youth in the Humble Area Football League in his home town.

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References

  1. "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.