Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Randon Fontenette
Jersey Number 7

Randon Fontenette

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    220
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Freeport, Texas
  • High School:
    Brazosport
  • Prev School:
    TCU/Vanderbilt
AS A TRANSFER
  • Rated as a three-star transfer prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Listed as the No. 868 player in the transfer portal and the No. 81 safety as of January 16, 2026.
  • Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with two years to play one.
AT VANDERBILT (2024-2025)
  • Played in 25 games across two seasons at Vanderbilt, making 24 starts.
  • He has totaled 125 total tackles, 72 unassisted tackles, 15 passes defended, 14.5 tackles for loss, 14 pass breakups, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one touchdown at Vanderbilt.
  • Started in all 13 games during the 2025 season.
  • Finished with 52 total tackles, 31 unassisted tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, six pass  breakups, and one forced fumble.
  • Played in all 12 games (missed the Birmingham Bowl due to illness) during the 2024 season.
  • Finished third on the team with 73 tackles and tied for the team lead with eight stops for loss.
  • Registered a team-high eight pass break-ups and had an interception.
  • Grabbed his first career interception, returning it for a touchdown in the opening possession of the Commodores’ win over Alabama.
AT TCU (2023)
  • Appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman.
  • Finished the year with 16 total tackles.
  • Had at least one tackle in five Big 12 games.
  • Made a season-best eight tackles in the season finale at Oklahoma.
HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS
  • A consensus four-star prospect by the recruiting services. 
  • ESPN listed him as the No. 23 safety, and the No. 57 player from Texas.
  • On3 rates him at an 94, the No. 125 player in the class, the No. 9 safety, and the No. 27 player from Texas. 
  • 247 Sports rates him at an 92 and lists him as the No. 238 player in the class, the No. 20 safety, and the No. 42 player from Texas. 
  • 247 Composite: No. 235 player nationally, No. 18 safety, No. 40 player from Texas. 
  • Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 224 player nationally, No. 16 safety in the class, No. 39 player from Texas.
AT BRAZOSPORT HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played three seasons of varsity football at Brazosport High School under head coach Mark Kanipes.
  • Played on both sides of the ball at quarterback on offense and safety on defense.
  • Made 82 tackles with four interceptions, a fumble recovery and a blocked kick as a senior. 
  • Ran for 1,024 yards and 14 touchdowns while passing for 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns
  • Named the District 12-4A D-I Offensive MVP as a junior.
  • Threw for 1,440 yards and 21 touchdowns while using for 1,066 yards and 12 scores during junior season.
  • Made 32 tackles with two interceptions and a forced fumble on defense junior year.
  • Unanimous first-team All-District 12-4A safety as a sophomore with 81 tackles and three pass break-ups.
  • Also competed in track and field and basketball.
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