Scott Patrick Fitterer (born November 4, 1973) is an

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executive who is the

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of the

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of the

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(NFL). Fitterer began his executive career as a part-time scout with the

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in 1998, and served the

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in various executive roles throughout the 2000s and 2010s.

Early years

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native, Fitterer is a former two-sport player in college, and played both

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and

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and baseball at

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. Fitterer spent three years as a pitcher in the

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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

as a part-time area scout.

Seattle Seahawks

In 2001, Fitterer was hired by the

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.

Carolina Panthers

On January 14, 2021, Fitterer was named the

of the

Personal life

Fitterer is married to his wife, Cherish, and they have two children, a daughter Ella and a son Cole. He has a degree in history from

References

External links

Carolina Panthers bio
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