POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Terrence Fede, a 2013 Marist graduate, has been signed by the NFL's New York Giants.
 
In 2014, Fede became the first Marist football player selected in the NFL Draft when he was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round. Later that year, he became the first member of the program to appear in an NFL game.

Great to have you back in NY, @T_Fede.

Congratulations on signing with the @Giants! #MaristInThePros #GoRedFoxes #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/LtpY9iGYrO

— Marist Football (@Marist_Fball) August 5, 2019

Fede played the 2014-17 seasons with the Dolphins, and appeared in 51 games as a defensive end and on special teams. On Dec. 21, 2014, his blocked punt in the game's final minute produced a safety and was the game-winning score in the Dolphins' 37-35 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Fede signed with the Buffalo Bills in April of 2018, and played in the Bills' four preseason games.
 
Fede, who is from Nyack, New York, played at Marist from 2009-13. He still holds the program's single-season (13, in 2013) and career (30.5) records for sacks. He helped lead the Red Foxes to a share of the Pioneer Football League championship in 2013, as he was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year. That year, Fede was named a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, which is presented to the top defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision.
 
Fede is one of two Marist football players to appear in an NFL game. Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers is entering his fifth season in the NFL, and was selected to last season's Pro Bowl as a member of the New York Jets.
 
The Marist football program will report for preseason camp on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and will hold their first practice the evening on Thursday, Aug. 15. The Red Foxes open the 2019 season on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Georgetown, and will open their six-game home schedule on Saturday, Sept. 14 vs. Stetson. Season tickets are on sale, and for more information, please click here.