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Mitch Petrus
Petrus at the Giants 2010 training campNo. 62 New York Giants Guard Personal information Date of birth: May 11, 1987 Place of birth: Carlisle, Arkansas Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 310 lb (141 kg) Career information College: Arkansas NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 5 / Pick: 147 Debuted in 2010 for the New York Giants Career history - New York Giants (2010–present)
Roster status: Active Career highlights and awards - None
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2010 Games played 11 Games started 0 Stats at NFL.com Mitch Petrus (born May 11, 1987) is an American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Arkansas.
College career
Petrus began at the University of Arkansas as a walk-on fullback.[1] Petrus blocked for rushing tandem Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, who both eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in 2007.[2] He was named to the All-SEC second team for his efforts in 2007.[3] Petrus redshirted during the 2008 season.[1] 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.[1] At the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, Petrus completed 45 reps of 225 pounds (102 kg) on the bench press, which tied the combine record for second place.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Higbee, Zach. "Petrus selected in NFL Draft." 24 April 2010. Profile. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ "2007 Arkansas Razorbacks Football." Statistics. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ "2007 All-SEC Football Team Announced." December 4, 2007. Southeastern Conference. All-SEC football teams. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ Florio, Mike. "Mitch Petrus ties bench-press record." February 26, 2010. NBC Sports. Article. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
External links
New York Giants 2010 NFL Draft selections Jason Pierre-Paul • Linval Joseph • Chad Jones • Phillip Dillard • Mitch Petrus • Adrian Tracy • Matt DodgeCategories:- 1987 births
- Living people
- People from Lonoke County, Arkansas
- Players of American football from Arkansas
- American football offensive guards
- Arkansas Razorbacks football players
- New York Giants players
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