Mitch Petrus Explained

Mitch Petrus
Number:62, 67
Position:Guard
Birth Date:11 May 1987
Birth Place:Carlisle, Arkansas, U.S.
Death Place:Lonoke, Arkansas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:315
High School:Carlisle (AR)
College:Arkansas
Draftyear:2010
Draftround:5
Draftpick:147
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:27
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:4
Pfr:PetrMi20

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

Early life

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

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. 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.

Professional career

New York Giants

At the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, Petrus completed 45 reps of 225lb on the bench press, which tied defensive linemen Leif Larsen and Mike Kudla for the second most since 2000.[10]

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.[11] 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.[12] He appeared in all four 2011 postseason games, including the Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots.[13] [14]

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.[15]

On November 3, Petrus was released by the Giants after tight end Travis Beckum was activated.[16]

New England Patriots

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.[17] He was released by the Patriots on December 3, 2012.[18]

Tennessee Titans

On December 6, 2012, Petrus was claimed off waivers by the Titans.[19] He played in two games with the Titans in the 2012 season.[20] He was waived by the Titans on March 12, 2013.[21]

After his stint with the Titans, Petrus did not sign with another NFL team and retired.[22]

Personal life

Petrus played bass guitar in a band called Vikings of the North Atlantic.[23]

He resided and worked in Carlisle, Arkansas, where he died of heat stroke on July 18, 2019.[24] [25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obituary for Johnathan Mitchell "Mitch" Petrus, Carlisle, AR . November 1, 2023 . Arkansas Online.
  2. Web site: Prunty . Brendan . February 3, 2012 . Super Bowl XLVI: A deeper look at a few Giants, from farmer Mitch Petrus to rodeo-lover Bear Pascoe . March 6, 2018 . NJ.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: Tennessee Titans: Mitch Petrus . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180306082745/http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/mitch-petrus/95a681b1-6d01-4c20-9d51-040cdf0e4a26/ . March 6, 2018 . March 6, 2018 . Tennessee Titans.
  4. Web site: January 28, 2005 . Mitch Petrus, 2005 Tight End . November 1, 2023 . Rivals.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: Higbee . Zach . April 24, 2010 . Petrus selected in NFL Draft . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121017110740/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&ATCLID=204935789&DB_OEM_ID=6100 . October 17, 2012 . ArkansasRazorbacks.com.
  6. Web site: 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Game Results . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111118061432/https://admin.xosn.com/pdf7/138813.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=6100 . November 18, 2011 . XOSN.com.
  7. Web site: December 4, 2007 . 2007 All-SEC Football Team announced . November 1, 2023 . GatorCountry.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: December 8, 2009 . Four Razorbacks named to Coaches' All-SEC team . November 1, 2023 . Arkansas Online . en.
  9. Web site: Marcello . Brandon . December 7, 2009 . Four Razorbacks named to AP's All-SEC team . November 1, 2023 . Arkansas Online . en.
  10. Web site: Norris . Luke . February 26, 2020 . Top 5 NFL Combine Bench Press Performances in History . November 1, 2023 . Sportscasting . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2010 NFL Draft Listing . March 6, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: 2011 NFL Standings & Team Stats . March 6, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  13. Web site: Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012 . March 6, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  14. Web site: Mitch Petrus 2011 Game Log . March 6, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  15. Web site: September 2, 2012 . Giants Re-Sign Mitch Petrus After D.J. Jones Fails Physical . September 3, 2012 . CBS News - New York.
  16. Web site: November 3, 2012 . Giants activate TE Beckum, cut OL Petrus . November 1, 2023 . Opelika-Auburn News . en . Associated Press.
  17. News: November 13, 2012 . Patriots sign former Giants guard Petrus . NBC Sports Boston . March 6, 2018.
  18. Web site: December 4, 2012 . Patriots re-sign Stallworth after losing Edelman to injury . November 1, 2023 . Reuters . en.
  19. Web site: December 6, 2012 . Titans Claim G Petrus, Place Hutchinson on IR . November 1, 2023 . TennesseeTitans.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: Mitch Petrus 2012 Game Log . March 6, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  21. Web site: March 12, 2013 . Titans Waive S Jordan Babineaux, G Mitch Petrus . November 1, 2023 . TennesseeTitans.com . en-US.
  22. Web site: Bleed . Jill . July 19, 2019 . Mitch Petrus, former Arkansas Razorbacks lineman, dies of heat stroke . November 1, 2023 . The Commercial Appeal . en-US.
  23. Web site: Borden . Sam . December 9, 2011 . Giants Guard Mitch Petrus Rocks on the Field and on the Bass . October 7, 2023 . New York Times.
  24. Web site: Pasquini . Maria . July 19, 2019 . Super Bowl Champion Mitch Petrus Dies of Heat Stroke at 32 After Working Outside at Family Shop . November 1, 2023 . People . en.
  25. Web site: Gleeson . Scott . July 19, 2019 . Former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus dies of heat stroke . November 1, 2023 . USA TODAY . en.

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