Fernando Velasco

Fernando Velasco is an accomplished professional in sports and player development with a significant background in the National Football League (NFL) as a center for teams including the Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Carolina Panthers from 2008 to 2016. Velasco has served as the Director of Player Development for the Atlanta Falcons since September 2022, and previously held similar roles at the University of Arkansas and the University of Georgia. In addition to a successful career in football, Velasco is the founder of the Right C.H.O.I.C.E.S Foundation, active since 2010. Velasco holds a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education/Fitness from the University of Georgia, completed in 2007.