Brandon Pettigrew, TE

Regarded by many as the most complete tight end in the 2009 NFL Draft, Pettigrew has not only proven to be a clutch short-area receiver, but an outstanding blocker. A physical open-field runner, he has gained more than 40 percent of his yardage after the catch. He has also shown his pedigree as a pass catcher, becoming the first tight end in school history to amass more than 100 receptions (112) in a career.

Playing for a team known more for its running game, Pettigrew is likely to become just the second tight end in school history to hear his name called in the first round of the draft, joining Reuben Gant (1974, Buffalo).

Playing in the Big 12 Conference, a league that has produced numerous NFL tight ends, many opposing coaches agree that Pettigrew is that rare breed with unlimited potential, regarding him as the best product to play that position since the league expanded from eight teams in 1996. Ranked ninth overall on the school's receiving yardage record list with 1,450, Pettigrew averaged more than 54 knockdown blocks per season for the Cowboys.

Pettigrew was one of three players from Robert E. Lee High School to earn All-State honors in 2003. Despite playing primarily as a blocker, he was rated as the best tight end in Texas by numerous recruiting services. The All-District and All-East Texas choice also competed on the defensive line.

Pettigrew enrolled at Oklahoma State in 2004, spending the season as a red-shirt after turning down offers from Texas A&M, Texas Christian, Southern Methodist and Arkansas.

In 2005, he started nine games, including the last seven, for the Cowboys. He gained 128 yards with a touchdown on 11 catches (11.6 avg). He delivered 30 knockdowns and also recorded a solo tackle.

The following season, Pettigrew was firmly entrenched as the team's starting tight end, leading the squad with eight touchdown-resulting blocks. He finished third on the team with 24 receptions, gaining 310 yards (12.9 avg) with four touchdowns. He also excelled on special teams, recording six tackles (3 solos) and recovered a fumble.

As a junior, Pettigrew captured All-Big 12 Conference honors. He was credited 540 yards and four scores on 35 receptions (15.4 avg), third-best on the team. He paced the league's tight ends with 10 touchdown-resulting blocks and also made a solo tackle.

Off-field issues occupied most of Pettigrew's 2008 spring and summer, and he was further hampered by a high ankle sprain early in the campaign that would sideline him for three games. He was still named a finalist for the Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end. He snared a career-high 42 passes, ranking second on the squad. He totaled 472 yards (11.2 avg) with four touchdowns, as he posted 43 knockdowns and two solo tackles, but failed to score for the first time during his collegiate career.

With professional scouts regularly visiting Oklahoma State leading up to the draft, OSU tight ends coach Doug Meacham noted, "Brandon is a classic tight end. In the era of increasingly athletic players and spread offenses, the college tight end has become more of an oversized receiver. But not in Stillwater, where even in the spread, they run the ball nearly 50 times a game. In today's game, you see a lot of tight ends that split out a majority of the time. Brandon can go down inside and grind with the best of 'em, then he can get out and mismatch linebackers or safeties. He's an every-down guy.

"Once last season, Pettigrew came to the sidelines begging his coaches to call a play to his side of the field. A running play. That's what makes him special. Plenty of tight ends will beg for the ball, trying to get their receiving numbers up. But Pettigrew wants to win, whether he's scoring touchdowns or opening holes for others to score them."

Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Trooper Taylor said, "With his 6-foot-6, 265-pound frame, athletic ability and soft hands, Pettigrew would have a future in the NFL. His brutally physical blocking makes him a likely first-round draft choice. I've had tight ends that like to catch and not block, and ones that could block, but couldn't catch. But I've never had the combination like this. Whatever NFL team takes him is going to have them a special gem."

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. Arrested for a felony charge of assault and battery of a police officer outside of a Stillwater, Okla. party on Jan. 20, 2008, but it appears to have been an isolated incident.

Compares To: JIMMY KLEINSASSER, Minnesota -- Pettigrew towers over Kleinsasser, but both are regarded as outstanding blockers with underrated short-area receiving skills. The OSU product does not have the speed to rank with the elite pass catchers, but few show the power blocking skills that he brings to the table. He has also shown he is a good chain mover in the short-yardage passing game. He will never be a Tony Gonzalez-type of receiver, but will bring some value catching underneath. But, his true value lies in the hardware he brings blocking for the ground game.

GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 6.16

Body Structure: Pettigrew has the prototype tight end frame - thick, with excellent arm length, broad shoulders, large hands and muscular throughout. He has thick, cut legs minimal body fat, no midsection softness, good chest width, with room to add more bulk.

Athletic Ability: Even though he was primarily a blocker, Pettigrew has natural hands, good arm extension and leaping ability and a powerful looking frame. He shows above average balance and functional quickness off the line of scrimmage, coming out of his breaks with no false steps. He has outstanding athletic ability and size for this position, showing above average agility, balance, speed, vision, change of direction moves and excellent hand/eye coordination. The thing that makes him stand out the most is his ability to swim past the jam or power his way off the line of scrimmage. GRADE: 7.4

Football Sense: Pettigrew shows adequate ability to quickly learn and retain plays. He is capable of handling the mental aspect of the game, doing a very good job of recognizing coverage, but does get undisciplined at times. He is effective at seeing and adapting to broken plays. His pass catching numbers don't tell his full story, as he is probably the best blocker at his position in several drafts. He is very effective at locating and stalking second-level defenders and while he lacks good timed speed, he does a nice job of working back for the ball and knows where the soft areas are to settle in. GRADE: 6.0

Character: Until his arrest in 2008, Pettigrew had no off-field issues. The incident was the result of action in the crowd, but he has never had any other issues. He handled himself well in interviews discussing the situation and the fact that his own coach refused to suspend him, despite media pressure, indicates that this was truly an isolated incident. Some teams might red flag him, but it could be their loss. GRADE: 5.3

Competitiveness: Pettigrew displays above average toughness on the field. He is a very physical and aggressive blocker, relishing his role in that area. He is stout at the point of attack and is certainly the toughest tight end in this draft. He is capable of producing in the clutch. He is very aggressive fighting for the ball and makes things happen when he gets his hands on the ball. He does have a lot of "old school" in him, as he will always look people up rather than stand around waiting for the whistle. That is what makes his 2008 season a bit puzzling, as there were times he just shut his motor off. GRADE: 6.3

Work Habits: Pettigrew is a tireless worker in practices and the training room. He is called the toughest player on the team by the coaching staff. He is not out to win popularity contests and will not hesitate to take a teammate to task. The staff said there are times they have to kick him out of the film or weight room so they can close the place down. Still, on the field, he does get undisciplined. After a bad play, he will let it linger, so he needs to play with better mental toughness. GRADE: 5.8

ATHLETIC REPORT: GRADE: 6.61

Release: Pettigrew uses power rather than quickness to get a release off the snap. It is very rare to see him held up, thanks to his impressive hand usage. He has the strength to power through the jam and adequate quickness, but is not the type that will surprise a defender with good speed, as he is best when he can release with his strength or his feet. He uses his hands effectively to escape the hold up at the line of scrimmage. He has enough foot quickness to elude and break free after the catch working in the short area, but lacks the burst and acceleration to take the ball to the house (no touchdowns in 2008). What he does show is good body lean and hand punch to leverage when blocking. With his upper body strength and hands, he has no problems negotiating past second-level defenders. GRADE: 6.2

Acceleration: Pettigrew is not the type that should be used to stretch the field, as he has just adequate speed and marginal burst. He is never going to threaten the secondary on deep routes and is better used on shallow, out and comeback routes. He can find openings in the zone, but is a marginal route runner. He uses his size, rather than quickness in order to be able to exploit the middle of the field. He does a good job of working back to the passer and locating the ball on short routes. He just does not have the deep speed needed to find the open seam. He does a decent job of looking the ball in and tracking the ball over his shoulders. GRADE: 5.4

Quickness: Pettigrew is never going to win long distance foot races. He is quick off the snap, but his speed trails off when having to run long distances. He is very quick to position as a blocker, though. He uses strength to gain advantage over a defender in his way of compensating for a lack of speed. GRADE: 5.5

Route Running: This is an area that needs refinement. Pettigrew is more of a one-cut runner and if he is not used on stop, go, comeback, out and shallow crossing patterns, he has little to offer as a route runner. He has better ability to break down and make the quick cut working in the short areas. He is smooth and athletic for a big man, but still has a little quite a bit of room to improve. He shows adequate quickness in and out of his breaks, but gets better production when using his body control to break down. He needs to get out of his breaks better and stop rounding off his patterns when utilized in the intermediate-to-deep areas. GRADE: 5.3

Separation Ability: Pettigrew knows that the only way he is going to separate is by getting physical, as he lacks the burst. He does have good change of direction agility and smoothness in his short-area breaks. He is just not quick or explosive with the ball in his hands. He can be flexed out and beat the jam with his raw power, though. His frame is one of his best weapons, as he uses it to shield the ball from the defender, but while he can be smooth and balanced turning and running with the ball one moment, the next he is running sloppy patterns and not showing urgency to get to the ball. GRADE: 6.3

Ball Concentration: Pettigrew looks natural catching the ball. He will consistently fight for the jump ball and has the long reach and proper extension to pluck for the pass away from the body's frame. He is a big target and a physical runner after the catch. He shows no hesitation going over the middle and no one is going to intimidate him there. GRADE: 7.1

Ball Adjustment: Pettigrew will rarely drop the ball and when he does so, it is because he has lost focus. He is smooth getting under throws and excels at extending for the ball, as it is rare to see him fight for the ball. He has good body torque to get to throws behind him and the flexibility and vision to work back to the ball. He can make smooth body adjustment to the thrown pass and demonstrates the leaping ability to high point. He is adept at turning and adjusting to the off-target tosses. GRADE: 6.8

Leaping Ability: For a tight end, Pettigrew shows very good elevation and body control elevating for the ball in flight. He is athletic and smooth going up for the ball. He uses his size well to shield away defenders and despite his bulk, looks fluid extending for the pass at its highest point. GRADE: 7.0

Hands: Pettigrew has the large, soft hands and reach to get to the ball at its high point. He does a good job of securing the ball before heading up field and fumbling is not an issue. He is capable of catching the ball in his hands, as it is rare to see him use his body to absorb the ball. He looks very comfortable making the catch. Once he extends and brings the ball in, he knows how to properly shield it from the defender. As a blocker, he uses his hands with force to lock on and jerk down the defender. If he tags an opponent with his punch, he will stop that man dead in his tracks. GRADE: 7.2

Run After the Catch: Pettigrew won't win long distance foot races, but he has no problems powering his way to break tackles. He has gained considerable yardage after securing the ball, as he stays low in his pads when running upfield and knows how to keep the ball away from the defender (good distribution). He even shows some hip shake to fool the second-level defender. In the open, he is a load to bring down. He has decent foot speed, but it is his running strength to break tackles after initial contact that makes him excel in this area. GRADE: 6.9

Blocking Ability: This is Pettigrew's best area. He is physical, aggressive and downright nasty blocking in-line. He does a good job of getting under the defender's pads and shows nimble feet in his kick slide to protect the pass when working vs. the edge rushers. He even shows very good ability to climb to the second level and make the cut-off block, as he displays the vision to locate and neutralize moving targets. With his initial step, he does a nice job of locking on and sustaining at the line of scrimmage. When blocking in-line, he shows a good surge off the snap to make contact. He generates good pop and hand extension to sustain. GRADE: 9.0

Compares To: JIMMY KLEINSASSER, Minnesota -- Pettigrew towers over Kleinsasser, but both are regarded as outstanding blockers with underrated short-area receiving skills. The OSU product does not have the speed to rank with the elite pass catchers, but few show the power blocking skills that he brings to the table. He has also shown he is a good chain mover in the short-yardage passing game. He will never be a Tony Gonzalez-type of receiver, but will bring some value catching underneath. But, his true value lies in the hardware he brings blocking for the ground game.

OVERALL GRADE: 6.54

--Report by Dave-Te' Thomas

Pettigrew started 45 of 47 games at Oklahoma State, recording 216 knockdowns with 30 touchdown-resulting blocks … Recorded 10 tackles (7 solos) with a fumble recovery … Scored 54 points on nine touchdown receptions … Became the first tight end in school history to catch more than 100 passes in a career, as his 112 receptions rank seventh overall in school history behind Rashaun Woods (293, 2000-03), Hart Lee Dykes (203. 1985-88), D'Juan Woods (163, 2002-2006), Adarius Bowman (127, 2006-2007), Neill Armstrong (115, 1943-46) and Hermann Eben (114, 1968-70) … Those 112 catches topped the previous school tight end record of 92 grabs by Alonzo Mayes (1994-97) … Placed eighth in OSU annals with 1,450 yards receiving, ranking behind Rashaun Woods (4.414), Dykes (3,171), D'Juan Woods (2,751), Bowman (2,187), Eben (1973), Curtis Mayfield (1,507; 1987-90) and Dick Graham (1,458; 1969-71) … His 1,450 yards surpassed the old school tight end record of 1,372 yards by Alonzo Mayes … His 42 receptions in 2008 were the most by an OSU tight end in a season and tied Jamie Harris (1983) and Robert Kirksey (1991) for the 16th-best season total on the school's overall record chart.

All-American Dream Team and All-Big 12 Conference selection by The NFL Draft Report … Rated the best tight end prospect in the country by that scouting information service … Finalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end … Started ten games at tight end, missing the Troy, Texas A&M and Missouri contests with a high ankle sprain … Had just eleven receptions through the team's first seven games, but finished with a career-high 42 catches for 472 yards (11.2 avg), despite not finding the end zone … 23 of his receptions produced first downs (54.76 percent), as he converted 4 of 9 third-down (44.44 percent) and 1 of 2 fourth-down plays … Three of his catches were for 20 yards or longer, as he also had key receptions to set up five scoring drives … Eleven of his catches came inside the red zone, including eight on goal-line plays … Made 43 knockdowns, including eight touchdown-resulting blocks.

Washington State … Pettigrew opened the season with 43 yards on six catches, with a long of 17 yards … QB Zac Robinson showed his faith in the big target as he threw to Pettigrew three times on third downs … The stout tight end also help lead the way for the running game as Oklahoma State finished the game with 174 yards on the ground, coming up with a crunching block on defensive end Matt Mullennix on a 4-yard scoring burst by Robinson that capped a 61-yard, 9-play first quarter series … Pettigrew tackled Chima Nwachukwu at the OSU 40 after the defender picked off a third quarter Robinson pass for an 11-yard return.

Houston … The Cowboys tight end converted all four catches into first downs and finished the game with 66 yards … He also chased down Ernest Miller after the defender returned an intercepted Zac Robinson pass 71 yards to the OSU 10 in the second quarter … In the third quarter, he took down linebacker Marcus McGraw to spring tailback Keith Tolson for a 28-yard touchdown run in the third quarter … Record Watch: The senior's four catches for 66 yards now ranks 15th all-time at OSU with 80 catches and 16th all-time in career receiving yards (1,087) … This was also Pettigrew's 35th consecutive start, tops on the team.

Missouri State … A nagging ankle injury kept Pettigrew on the sidelines most of the game … He was forced to wear a protective boot, sitting out the next three contests vs. Troy, Texas A&M and Missouri.

Baylor … Pettigrew returned to the lineup for the Cowboys after missing the last three games with an ankle sprain, as he brought in one catch for 22 yards, but his impact was felt in other places as Coach Mike Gundy commented, "Brandon is a leader for our team. I don't use this term very often but he's a warrior. He likes to play the game for the right reasons. He doesn't care if he ever catches a pass. He takes it personally when he blocks. His foot is sore. But he demands that he play. It was nice to have him back." Quarterback Zac Robinson also commented on Pettigrew, "He means so much for our offense, and it is great to have him back. He is a great leader for us as well."

Texas … After being sidelined by injury for much of the early going, Pettigrew returned to form in Austin. The Texas defense was pushed around by Oklahoma State's punishing rushing attack and particularly by the OSU tight end all day, as the senior produced eight knockdowns, including one that leveled defensive end Brian Orakpo on a 23-yard scoring scamper by Kendall Hunter in the second quarter … The tight end also delivered his best receiving game of the year, with eight catches and a career-high and 83 yards, as four of his grabs went for first downs and one came on a fourth-&-1 play that led to a 9-yard scoring lob from Zac Robinson to Bo Bowling … Record Watch: Pettigrew's 83 yards gave him a career total of 1,192 yards and moved him into 14th place on the school's all-time receiving yards list.

Iowa State … Pettigrew totaled 22 yards on two catches, both for first downs on scoring drives … The senior caught an 11-yard pass for a first down and the Cowboys scored two plays later to go up by 25 in the third quarter … His second catch, another 11-yarder, came inside the red zone as he took the ball to the one-yard line. OSU scored on the next play, as Zac Robinson lobbed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Dez Bryant to increase their lead to 42 points … Pettigrew's blocking prowess also shined, as the Cowboys scorched the Cyclones for 263 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Texas Tech … The only thing that slowed the Red Raiders was the halftime show as they thrashed OSU 56-20 … Pettigrew showed up to play however, as he hauled in seven passes for 72 yards and a long of 18 yards … He converted two of his catches for first downs and one set up a touchdown, as he upended defensive end Brandon Williams on a second quarter 2-yard scoring run by Keith Toston that capped a 12-play, 80-yard drive … The senior did have one glaring misstep. Oklahoma State had the ball to start the second half, driving to get within a touchdown. The tight end fumbled near midfield and allowed Tech to go back to work making the score 35-14 … Record Watch: Pettigrew moved into OSU's career top-10 in pass receptions. He entered the game ranked 13th all-time at OSU with 91 career receptions and added seven receptions vs. the Red Raiders to up his career total to 98. That figure stands as the eighth-highest total in OSU history.

Colorado … Pettigrew finished his second consecutive game with seven catches, good for 75 yards, with a long of 19 yards … Out of those seven grabs came four first downs; two came on one drive that also lead to a Cowboys touchdown, as the tight end crashed into defensive Maurice Lucas to spring QB Zac Robinson for a 12-yard touchdown run … Record Watch: Pettigrew made the 100th reception of his career in the second quarter, becoming only the eighth player in OSU history - and the first tight end - to register 100 receptions in a career.

Oklahoma … The senior tight end was only able to manage one catch for 38 yards, but that catch came at a very important juncture in the tight rivalry game … Oklahoma had just scored to close out the third quarter and the Cowboys needed an answer. Pettigrew's catch came on the first play of the fourth quarter and assisted OSU in bringing them within three points, as it set up Zac Robinson's 17-yard scoring strike to Dez Bryant … All year, Pettigrew was more then just a physical specimen; he was also a team leader with some very important intangibles. Oklahoma State Co-Offensive Coordinator Trooper Taylor stated, "If Pettigrew is a leader on your team, you do not have to worry about people falling off. He refuses to let people change their demeanor or work habits."

Oregon (Holiday Bowl) … Serving as a team captain in his final game, Pettigrew finished the loss to the Ducks with six catches for 51 yards and a long of 15 yards … Half of the Mackey Award finalist's catches went for first downs as Pettigrew continued to regain the form that made him a 2007 All-Big 12 Conference first-team choice … Late in the first quarter, he leveled defensive end Nick Reed to clear the way for a 3-yard touchdown run by Kendall Hunter.

All-Big 12 Conference first-team selection … Started all thirteen games, ranking third on the team with 35 receptions for 540 yards (15.4 avg) and four touchdowns … Added one solo tackle in the Oklahoma clash … Led the conference's tight ends and also paced the Cowboys with ten touchdown-resulting blocks, as his 72 knockdowns were a league-high for tight ends.

Georgia … Pettigrew opened the season with eight catches, including five that resulted in first downs, as he totaled 85 yards … He also cleared a rush lane used by tailback Dantrell Savage for a 5-yard score that capped a 75-yard, 11-play second quarter.

Florida Atlantic … The junior tight end was held to one catch for 23 yards, as Pettigrew and the offensive line dominated the FAU defense with 233 rushing yards and no sacks … His 23-yard grab in the fourth quarter set up a 33-yard scoring scamper by Kendall Hunter.

Troy … Pettigrew and the Cowboys struggled in the first half and were unable to come back in the second half of the 41-23 loss to the Trojans … The massive tight end had two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown. His score came in the third quarter on a 4-yard reception … He also blasted defensive end Brandon Lang out of the way on a 2-yard touchdown run by Julius Crosslin that ended a 91-yard, 11-play fourth quarter series.

Texas Tech … Pettigrew's 54-yard touchdown catch with 1:37 remaining lifted Oklahoma State to a 49-45 win … It was his only catch of the night and it was OSU's first win in a Big 12 Conference opener since a 2004 win over Iowa State … Taking about his scoring grab after the game, he noted, "The Texas Tech linebacker bailed and left me in a hole, and Zac got it to me. It was meant to probably be a five, six, seven yard play, but somehow I made a play. "He had good position on the ball, but I guess long arms help me out."

Sam Houston State … The Cowboy's balanced offensive effort was too much for the Bearkats. Leading the cause was Pettigrew with three catches for 50 yards and solid run blocking … All three of his catches led to Cowboy's touchdowns, two of them setting up the Cowboy's first touchdown of the game, as Zac Robinson hid behind his tight end until finding Adarius Bowman with a 29-yard scoring strike … Pettigrew's longest catch, a 36-yarder led to the Cowboy's second touchdown, as Robinson found tailback Dantrell Savage with an 18-yard touchdown toss.

Texas A&M … The Cowboys rushed out to a 17-0 lead, but were unable to sustain their offense, falling to the Aggies 24-23, but Pettigrew grabbed two catches for 39 yards including a 22-yarder … The junior was called for a momentum-killing holding penalty in the fourth quarter, as the Cowboys attempted to win the game. OSU was looking at a first-&- goal from the 8-yard line, but Pettigrew's penalty knocked the Cowboys back to the 16 and they later settled for a field goal.

Nebraska … Oklahoma State destroyed Nebraska, 45-14 giving the Cowboys their first back-to-back victories over the Huskers since 1960 and 1961. The OSU offense dismantled the Husker defense to the tune of 551 yards of total offense … Pettigrew contributed two catches for 46 yards with a long of 26 yards, as both of his grabs went for first downs and his 26-yarder helped set up a Cowboys 21-yard first quarter field goal.

Kansas State … In a very tight game every play matters. Pettigrew made one catch, but that one catch was a 39-yard touchdown that gave the Cowboys a seven point lead with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of their 41-39 win … Big number 87 did not get the touches other Big 12 tight ends get, but game in and game out he seems to make big plays … .In the third quarter, he capped a 14-play, 80-yard drive by leveling defensive end Ian Campbell on a 7-yard touchdown run by Dantrell Savage.

Texas … The Cowboys came up short in the 38-35 loss to the Longhorns, but there was nothing little about Pettigrew's performance. The junior tight end led all receivers with eight receptions and 87 receiving yards. Both were career-highs, besting his previous highs of seven catches for 75 yards in the season opener vs. Georgia … He caught a one-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the first half to send the Cowboys into intermission with a 28-14 lead. ..He also cleared a rush lane used by QB Zac Robinson for a 7-yard scoring run that capped an 88-yard, 11-play second quarter possession.

Kansas … One week after dazzling the Cowboys fans, Pettigrew struggled to make any impact in the 43-28 loss to the Jayhawks … The Mackey Award candidate managed only one catch for 5 yards as he and the Cowboys offense struggled to click.

Baylor … The Cowboys became bowl eligible with their 45-14 win over the Bears, as their tight end finished the game with four catches for 47 yards and a long of 26 yards, making the most of those receptions as three of them moved the chains and one came on a fourth-&-3 snap.

Oklahoma … Pettigrew did not record a catch, as the Sooners shut down the Cowboy's potent passing game, allowing only 104 yards in the air … However, as usual the tight end made his presence felt in the running game, helping OSU rush for 195 yards … He also fell on a Zac Robinson fumble to keep the Cowboy drive alive and put a touchdown on the board in the first quarter, as the second chance saw Robinson fire a 16-yard scoring strike to Dantrell Savage.

Indiana (Insight Bowl) … OSU finished the season with a 7-6 record for its second consecutive season, as they beat the Hooisers 49-33 … Pettigrew totaled 39 yards on three catches and helped pave the way for 211 rushing yards and four touchdowns … Out of the four catches, three went for first downs, including one on a fourth-&-3 play.

All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention … Started all thirteen games, ranking third on the team with 24 receptions for 310 yards (12.9 avg), including four touchdowns … Also recorded six tackles (3 solos) and recovered a fumble … Registered 71 knockdowns that included eight touchdown-resulting blocks.

Had two catches for 16 yards and a 10-yard score vs. Arkansas State … Snatched four passes for 58 yards and a score vs. Kansas State … Made three catches for 35 yards and posted a pair of assisted tackles vs. Kansas … Totaled two solo stops vs. Texas Tech and had three receptions for 33 yards and a pair of touchdowns vs. Baylor … Caught two passes for 40 yards vs. Oklahoma in the season finale … Scored on a 30-yard grab, as he totaled 65 yards on four receptions vs. Alabama in the Independence Bowl.

Played in every game, starting nine contests, including the final seven … Finished fifth on the team with eleven receptions for 128 yards (11.6 avg) and scored his only touchdown on a 3-yard reception vs. Baylor … Also recorded a solo tackle vs. Iowa State … Posted 30 knockdowns and four touchdown-resulting blocks.

Red-shirted as a freshman.

2006: Suffered a left leg contusion/ankle sprain vs. Missouri State (9/02).

2007: Suffered a hip bruise when he needlessly dived after scoring the game-winning touchdown vs. Texas Tech (9/22) and limped off the field.

2008: Saw minimal action vs. Missouri State (9/13) and sat out the Troy (9/27), Texas A&M (10/04) and Missouri (10/11) contests with a high ankle sprain.

Combine: 4.80 in the 40-yard dash … 1.70 10-yard dash … 2.70 20-yard dash … 4.37 20-yard shuttle … 7.12 three-cone drill … 33-inch vertical jump … 9'10" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 22 times … 34 7/8-inch arm length … 10 3/4-inch hands. … Chose not to run 20-yard shuttle.

2008: Pettigrew was arrested Sunday morning, Jan. 20, on complaints of assault and battery on a police officer and public intoxication. Pettigrew was arraigned in Payne County District Court on Tuesday.

At approximately 1:20 a.m. Sunday, Stillwater Police Lt. Mike Metcalf said, officers responded to the call of an altercation at a Stillwater residence in the 2300 block of North Dryden. The altercation involved "10 to 15 people," Metcalf said. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound Pettigrew and others were told to disperse, but Pettigrew refused to leave, Metcalf said. With his elbow, Pettigrew allegedly struck an officer in the chest, Metcalf said. Initially booked into the Stillwater jail, Pettigrew was transferred to the Payne County jail. He was released shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday.

Head coach Mike Gundy allowed Pettigrew to remain a part of the team while his court case played out, saying, "At this particular time of year it doesn't serve a purpose to suspend him. What do you suspend him from? I can't do anything until it runs its course. I'm not in position to be the judge and do all that."

In March, a court appearance for Pettigrew was continued. He appeared in Payne County District Court with his attorney as a judge continued the case until May 5th. On June 16th, Pettigrew pleaded guilty to a reduced charge for allegedly attacking a police officer in January. Payne County prosecutors originally charged Pettigrew with felony assault and battery on a police officer, but they reached a plea agreement with Pettigrew in which he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and battery. He had to pay a $200 fine and make a $200 contribution to the victims' compensation fund, as well as perform 20 hours of community service, which he completed at the YMCA, defense attorney William Baker said in court.

Pettigrew also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor public intoxication in the incident and was fined $100. He received a deferred sentence.

Attended Robert E. Lee (Tyler, Texas) High School, earning All-State honors in 2003 … Despite playing primarily as a blocker, he was rated as the best tight end in Texas by numerous recruiting services … The All-District and All-East Texas choice also competed on the defensive line.

Education major … Son of Elaine and Henry Pettigrew … Born 2/23/85 … Resides in Tyler, Texas.