Scott Fitterer
Scott Patrick Fitterer (born November 4, 1973) is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). Fitterer began his executive career as a part-time scout with the New York Giants in 1998, and served the Seattle Seahawks in various executive roles throughout the 2000s and 2010s.
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Position: | General manager |
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Born: | Seattle, Washington | November 4, 1973
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High school: | John F. Kennedy Catholic (Burien, Washington) |
College: | UCLA LSU |
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Early years
A Seattle, Washington native, Fitterer is a former two-sport player in college, and played both football and baseball at UCLA and baseball at LSU. Fitterer spent three years as a pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization before shoulder problems ended his baseball career.
Executive career
New York Giants
In 1998, Fitterer began his executive career in the NFL with the New York Giants as a part-time area scout.
Seattle Seahawks
In 2001, Fitterer was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as an area scout. In 2011, he was promoted to director of college scouting. In 2016, Fitterer was promoted to co-director of player personnel. In 2020, he was promoted again vice president of football operations.[1]
Carolina Panthers
On January 14, 2021, Fitterer was named the general manager of the Carolina Panthers.[2]
Personal life
Fitterer is married to his wife, Cherish, and they have two children, a daughter Ella and a son Cole.[3] He has a degree in history from UCLA.
References
- Alexander, Jonathan (January 14, 2021). "Who is Scott Fitterer? Here are a few things to know about the Panthers' GM to be". www.charlotteobserver.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- Gantt, Darin (January 14, 2021). "Panthers agree to terms with Scott Fitterer to become Carolina's new general manager". NFL.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- Alexander, Jonathon (January 14, 2021). "Who is Scott Fitterer? Here are a few things to know about the Panthers' GM to be". www.newsobserver.com. Retrieved January 15, 2021.