Brandon Pettigrew #87 TE
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Height: 6-5 Weight: 265 Age: 28
Born: 2/23/1985 Tyler , TX
College: Oklahoma State
Experience: 5th season
High School: Robert E. Lee HS [Tyler, TX]
REC
59
YDS
567
AVG
9.6
TDS
3
Combine 2009
Combine
Stats:
- Broad Jump118.0 inches
- 20 Yard Shuttle4.37 secs
- Vertical Jump33.0 inches
- 40 Yard Dash4.83 Secs
- 3 Cone Drill7.12 secs
- Bench Press22.0 reps
Strengths
Positives: Prototype size for the position. Good overall musculature, yet has the frame to add additional mass. Physical and determined as a run blocker. Good initial pop and has the lateral quickness and upper body strength to sustain his blocks. Seems to enjoy the physical nature of blocking. Presents a large target to the quarterback and has strong, secure hands. Looks the pass in and quickly turns upfield to generate positive yardage after the catch. A mismatch for defenders due to his size and athleticism. Bullish runner who will drag defenders for extra yardage. Negatives: Remains a bit raw in his technique considering he has started four years. Relies on his size and advantage in athleticism to get a clean release from the line of scrimmage and gain separation from defenders as a route-runner. Struggled with an ankle injury in 2008, failing to capitalize on his opportunity to break out as a senior. Held without a touchdown in 2008. Character red flags were raised with Pettigrew's arrest for a felony charge of assault and battery of a police officer outside of a Stillwater, Okla. party on Jan. 20, 2008.
