Mitch Petrus

Mitch Petrus
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Petrus at Super Bowl XLVI media day
No. 62, 67
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1987-05-11)May 11, 1987
Carlisle, Arkansas, U.S.
Died:July 18, 2019(2019-07-18) (aged 32)
Lonoke, Arkansas, U.S.
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Johnathan Mitchell Petrus[1] (May 11, 1987 – July 18, 2019) was an American professional football guard who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

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Mitch Petrus was born on May 11, 1987, in Carlisle, Arkansas. He attended Carlisle High School, where he played high school football. He was a class of 2005 Graduate.[2][3]

College career

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An unrated tight end prospect,[4] Petrus walked on as a fullback at the University of Arkansas but was moved to offensive guard for the 2007 season.[5] He blocked for rushing tandem Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, both of whom eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark,[6] and was named to the All-SEC second-team.[7] He redshirted during the 2008 season.[5] Following the 2009 season, he was named All-SEC first-team by SEC coaches and second-team by the Associated Press.[8][9]

He graduated with a degree in agricultural economics.[5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		310 lb
(141 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 5.25 s 1.81 s 3.01 s 4.58 s 7.28 s 30.0 in
(0.76 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		 45 reps
Sources:[10][11]

New York Giants

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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.[12]

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.[13] 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.[14] He appeared in all four 2011 postseason games, including the Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots.[15][16]

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.[17]

On November 3, Petrus was released by the Giants after tight end Travis Beckum was activated.[18]

New England Patriots

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The New England Patriots signed Petrus on November 13, 2012, to help with a depleted offensive line that included injuries to Logan Mankins and Dan Connolly.[19] He was released by the Patriots on December 3, 2012.[20]

Tennessee Titans

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On December 6, 2012, Petrus was claimed off waivers by the Titans.[21] He played in two games with the Titans in the 2012 season.[22] He was waived by the Titans on March 12, 2013.[23]

After his stint with the Titans, Petrus did not sign with another NFL team and retired.[24]

Personal life

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Petrus played bass guitar in a band called Vikings of the North Atlantic.[25]

He resided and worked in Carlisle, Arkansas, where he died of heat stroke on July 18, 2019.[26][27]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary for Johnathan Mitchell "Mitch" Petrus, Carlisle, AR". Arkansas Online. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Prunty, Brendan (February 3, 2012). "Super Bowl XLVI: A deeper look at a few Giants, from farmer Mitch Petrus to rodeo-lover Bear Pascoe". NJ.com. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  3. ^ "Tennessee Titans: Mitch Petrus". Tennessee Titans. Archived from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "Mitch Petrus, 2005 Tight End". Rivals.com. January 28, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Higbee, Zach (April 24, 2010). "Petrus selected in NFL Draft". ArkansasRazorbacks.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012.
  6. ^ "2007 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Game Results" (PDF). XOSN.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 18, 2011.
  7. ^ "2007 All-SEC Football Team announced". GatorCountry.com. December 4, 2007. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "Four Razorbacks named to Coaches' All-SEC team". Arkansas Online. December 8, 2009. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Marcello, Brandon (December 7, 2009). "Four Razorbacks named to AP's All-SEC team". Arkansas Online. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "Mitch Petrus Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  11. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Scout Mitch Petrus College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  12. ^ Norris, Luke (February 26, 2020). "Top 5 NFL Combine Bench Press Performances in History". Sportscasting. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  13. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  14. ^ "2011 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  15. ^ "Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  16. ^ "Mitch Petrus 2011 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  17. ^ "Giants Re-Sign Mitch Petrus After D.J. Jones Fails Physical". CBS News - New York. September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  18. ^ "Giants activate TE Beckum, cut OL Petrus". Opelika-Auburn News. Associated Press. November 3, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  19. ^ "Patriots sign former Giants guard Petrus". NBC Sports Boston. November 13, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  20. ^ "Patriots re-sign Stallworth after losing Edelman to injury". Reuters. December 4, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  21. ^ "Titans Claim G Petrus, Place Hutchinson on IR". TennesseeTitans.com. December 6, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  22. ^ "Mitch Petrus 2012 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  23. ^ "Titans Waive S Jordan Babineaux, G Mitch Petrus". TennesseeTitans.com. March 12, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  24. ^ Bleed, Jill (July 19, 2019). "Mitch Petrus, former Arkansas Razorbacks lineman, dies of heat stroke". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  25. ^ Borden, Sam (December 9, 2011). "Giants Guard Mitch Petrus Rocks on the Field and on the Bass". New York Times. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  26. ^ Pasquini, Maria (July 19, 2019). "Super Bowl Champion Mitch Petrus Dies of Heat Stroke at 32 After Working Outside at Family Shop". People. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  27. ^ Gleeson, Scott (July 19, 2019). "Former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus dies of heat stroke". USA TODAY. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
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