Mitch Petrus

Mitch Petrus
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Petrus (#62) at the Giants 2010 training camp
No. 62, 67
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1987-05-11) May 11, 1987
Carlisle, Arkansas
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Carlisle (AR)
College: Arkansas
NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 5 / Pick: 147
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 27
Games started: 4
Player stats at NFL.com

Mitch Petrus (born May 11, 1987) is a former American football guard.

Early years

Petrus attended Carlisle High School, where he played high school football.[1][2]

College career

An unrated tight end prospect out of high school,[3] Petrus began at the University of Arkansas as a walk-on fullback, and was moved to offensive guard only before the 2007 season.[4] Petrus blocked for rushing tandem Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, who both eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in 2007.[5] He was named to the All-SEC second team for his efforts in 2007.[6] Petrus redshirted during the 2008 season.[4] In 2009, Petrus was named All-SEC first team by SEC coaches and second team by the Associated Press. Petrus graduated with a degree in agricultural economics.[4]

Professional career

New York Giants

At the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, Petrus completed 45 reps of 225 pounds (102 kg) on the bench press, which tied defensive linemen Leif Larsen and Mike Kudla for the second most since 2000.[7]

He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was the seventh guard to be selected that year. [8] He played in 17 regular-season games with three starts. In the 2011 season, the Giants finished with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs.[9] He appeared in all four 2011 postseason games, including the Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots.[10][11]

Petrus was waived on September 2, 2012 after the Giants were awarded offensive tackle D. J. Jones on waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones failed his physical with the Giants and Petrus was re-signed the next day.[12]

On November 3, Petrus was released by the Giants after tight end Travis Beckum was activated.[13]

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots signed Petrus on November 13 to help with a depleted offensive line that included injuries to Logan Mankins and Dan Connolly.[14] He was released by the Patriots on December 3, 2012.[15]

Tennessee Titans

On December 6, Petrus was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[16] He played in two games with the Titans in the 2012 season.[17] He was waived by the Titans on March 12, 2013.[18]

After his stint with the Titans, Petrus did not sign with another NFL team.[19]

Personal life

Petrus is guitarist in a band called "Vikings of the North Atlantic". He currently resides and works in Lonoke, Arkansas.

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References

  1. ↑ Prunty, Brendan. "Super Bowl XLVI: A deeper look at a few Giants, from farmer Mitch Petrus to rodeo-lover Bear Pascoe". NJ.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  2. ↑ "Tennessee Titans: Mitch Petrus". Tennessee Titans. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  3. ↑ "Mitch Petrus - Yahoo! Sports". Rivals.yahoo.com. 2005-01-28. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
  4. 1 2 3 Higbee, Zach. "Petrus selected in NFL Draft." 24 April 2010. Profile. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  5. ↑ "2007 Arkansas Razorbacks Football." Statistics. Archived 2011-11-18 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  6. ↑ "2007 All-SEC Football Team Announced." December 4, 2007. Southeastern Conference. All-SEC football teams. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Mitch Petrus". ovguide.com. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  8. ↑ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  9. ↑ "2011 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  10. ↑ "Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  11. ↑ "Mitch Petrus 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  12. ↑ "Giants Re-Sign Mitch Petrus After D.J. Jones Fails Physical". CBS News New York. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  13. ↑ Associated Press (2012-11-03). "Giants activate TE Beckum, cut OL Petrus". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  14. ↑ "Patriots sign former Giants guard Petrus". NBC Sports Boston. 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  15. ↑ "Patriots re-sign Stallworth after losing Edelman to injury". Reuters. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  16. ↑ Wilson, Aaron. "Titans IR Steve Hutchinson, claim Mitch Petrus". Scout NFL Network. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  17. ↑ "Mitch Petrus 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  18. ↑ "Titans Waive S Jordan Babineaux, G Mitch Petrus". Tennessee Titans Online. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  19. ↑ "Mitch Petrus Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  20. ↑ "Giants Guard Mitch Petrus Rocks on the Field and on the Bass". New York Times. December 9, 2011.
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