Jerry Fontenot was drafted No. 65 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 239 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 239
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 6812th at Texas A&M
The pick
How Jerry Fontenot came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Center C
- College
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Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
239 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 239
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 6812th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3653% of career value
- Final season
- 200415 years after the draft
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Jerry Fontenot.
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Washington
Texas A&M in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerry Fontenot in the 1989 NFL Draft
Jerry Fontenot is a Center out of Texas A&M selected No. 65 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft. 239 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jerry Fontenot drafted?
Jerry Fontenot was selected No. 65 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jerry-fontenot.
What college did Jerry Fontenot play for?
Jerry Fontenot played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Jerry Fontenot's NFL career turn out?
239 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jerry-fontenot.