Mitch Petrus

Mitch Petrus

Petrus at the Giants 2010 training camp
No. 62     New York Giants
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-05-11) May 11, 1987 (age 25)
Place of birth: Carlisle, Arkansas
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 315 lb (143 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
Super Bowl champion (XLVI)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011
Games played 17 Games started 3 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

An unrated tight end prospect out of high school,^[1] Petrus began at the University of Arkansas as a walk-on fullback.^[2] Petrus blocked for rushing tandem Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, who both eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in 2007.^[3] He was named to the All-SEC second team for his efforts in 2007.^[4] Petrus redshirted during the 2008 season.^[2] 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.^[2] 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 most since 2000.^[5]

References

External links

• New York Giants bio
• Arkansas Razorbacks bio