Brandon Pettigrew
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Tight End

Oklahoma State


College Position: Tight End
School: Oklahoma State
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 260
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Mid First
Overall Rank: 16
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Tight End (1)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round with the #20 pick.
Pettigrew gives the Lions productivity at tight end and another blocker. He can provide an escape outlet for Stafford when he's not blocking. A bit of a surprise but Pettigrew is the top TE in the draft and should be a nice fit for their offense.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Tight End Rankings #21 - 40 - Jul 26 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Tight End Rankings #1 - 20 - Jul 25 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Three Team Trade; Significant Draft Implications? - Apr 19 (Dan Wernery)
Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham Declares for the 2010 NFL Draft - Sep 29 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: 2009 Mock Draft (12 Team, 2 QB, PPR League) - Sep 4 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy 101: Rating the Rookie Tight Ends - Aug 3 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Top 32 Tight Ends - Aug 3 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Mock Draft - A First Look - May 19 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC North - May 2 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
Hunter Ansley's Pro Day Updates - Mar 17 (Hunter Ansley)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a DT or 3-4 DE? - Mar 10 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: North - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Sam Bradford Says No to NFL Draft - Jan 14 (Chris Maier)
Holiday Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 29 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-Season Edition - Oct 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) - Jul 13 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 TE Prospects - Jun 17 (Dan Wernery)