1. Johnathan Mitchell Petrus was an American professional football guard who played in the National Football League.
17 Facts About Mitch Petrus
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Mitch Petrus was born on May 11,1987, in Carlisle, Arkansas.
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Mitch Petrus attended Carlisle High School, where he played high school football.
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An unrated tight end prospect, Petrus walked on as a fullback at the University of Arkansas but was moved to offensive guard for the 2007 season.
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Mitch Petrus blocked for rushing tandem Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, both of whom eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark, and was named to the All-SEC second-team.
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At the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, Mitch Petrus completed 45 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, which tied defensive linemen Leif Larsen and Mike Kudla for the second most since 2000.
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Mitch Petrus was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Mitch Petrus was the seventh guard to be selected that year.
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Mitch Petrus played in 17 regular-season games with three starts.
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Mitch Petrus appeared in all four 2011 postseason games, including the Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots.
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Jones failed his physical with the Giants and Mitch Petrus was re-signed the next day.
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Mitch Petrus was released by the Patriots on December 3,2012.
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On December 6,2012, Mitch Petrus was claimed off waivers by the Titans.
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Mitch Petrus played in two games with the Titans in the 2012 season.
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Mitch Petrus was waived by the Titans on March 12,2013.
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Mitch Petrus played bass guitar in a band called Vikings of the North Atlantic.
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Mitch Petrus resided and worked in Carlisle, Arkansas, where he died of heat stroke on July 18,2019.