Terrence Fede (born November 19, 1991) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played

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at Marist.

Early life

Fede was born to

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an parents in

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. Fede attended Nyack High School in Upper Nyack, New York, where he was a dual athlete playing football and basketball.

College career

Fede totaled 13 sacks his senior season, and 31 for his college career.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Fede was selected by the

in the seventh round, 234th overall, in the 2014 NFL draft. He was the first ever player from

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to be drafted. On December 21, 2014, Fede blocked a punt forcing a safety to win the game against the Minnesota Vikings. Fede was an occasional starter during his tenure with Miami. On December 21, 2014, Fede blocked a punt for a safety with 41 seconds left to break a tie and give his Miami Dolphins 37-35 victory over the Minnesota Viking. It was the latest point in a game in NFL history that a safety proved to be the winning margin. On October 28, 2016, Fede, along with Senior Vice Presidents Nat Moore and Jason Jenkins and Dolphins staff flew to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to deliver medical supplies, safe water solutions and generators to help rebuild homes. The visit was arranged in conjunction with the City of North Miami and the North Miami Police Department.

Buffalo Bills

On April 4, 2018, Fede signed with the

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. He was released on September 1, 2018.

New York Giants

On August 3, 2019, Fede was signed by the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2019 during the pre-season roster cuts.

Personal life

Fede's cousin, Audric Estimé, is a running back who plays for the

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. Fede's parents raised Estimé and his brother after their mother died of

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when Estimé was ten years old.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fede, Terrence 1991 births Living people American football defensive ends American sportspeople of Haitian descent Buffalo Bills players Marist Red Foxes football players Miami Dolphins players New York Giants players People from Nyack, New York Players of American football from Rockland County, New York Nyack High School alumni