Will Pettis
- January 9, 2024
- American Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Will Pettis |
Occupation | American Football Player |
Date Of Birth | Dec 11, 1977(1977-12-11) |
Age | 47 |
Birthplace | Hinesville |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Georgia |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Will Pettis Biography
Name | Will Pettis |
Birthday | Dec 11 |
Birth Year | 1977 |
Place Of Birth | Hinesville |
Home Town | Georgia |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Will Pettis is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on December 11, 1977 in Hinesville, Georgia, United States. Will Pettis (born December 11 1977) is an former Wide Receiver in arena football and Defensive Back of the Arena Football League.
In 2004 Pettis ended the season in second place in the team’s receiving yards with 95. He also finished third in yards receptacles with 1,076 and touchdowns 20.
In 2006, Pettis was named to the All-Arena team for the third time in his career after he recorded 1,256 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns on 93 receptions. His totals for the season helped him to become the all-time leader in all franchise receiving categories and to surpass 9,000 career all-purpose yards. He added 40 tackles, 13 passes defensed and six interceptions, bringing his career total to 15, good for second in team history, on defense.
In 2007, Pettis earned Ironman of the Year honors, as well as earning his fourth-straight All-Ironman selection as he was named Ironman of the Game 15 times and was named Ironman of the Month for March and June. He ranked second in all-purpose yards (2,781), tied for second in kickoff returns for a touchdown (four), sixth in catches (130), eighth in kickoff return average (21.2) and 10th in receiving yards (1,471).
The year 2003 was the time Pettis was able to make the Arena Football League debut with the Dallas Desperados and had one of the league’s top seasons for a rookie, getting All-Rookie and Second Team All-Arena awards. The season ended with a record for the club’s rookies, a record 1,62 yards all-purpose, 798 receiving yards, 642 kickoff return yards and 93 field goal attempts that were not successful 22 on interception return and nine rushing yards, all while finishing in fourth place overall by accumulating 34.5 tackles.
Will Pettis Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | American Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Will Pettis is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Will Pettis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The year 2001 was the first time Pettis wasn’t playing football. The year 2002 saw him was a part of in the Pensacola Barracudas of af2 and ended the season in second place on the team with 55 receptions, 791 yards as well as 14 scores. On defense, he dominated his team in interceptions with 9, 47 yards as well as 34 pass breakups. eight missed field goal return for 168 yards , as well as one touchdown. He was the third player in the group in tackles with 36.5 tackles, with two loss.
In the final week of 2003’s AFL season The Dallas Cowboys signed him, however, NFL rules applicable to teams who owned AFL franchises, required the team to put Dallas Desperados players on the waiver wire for a period of 10 calendar days. This gave other NFL teams the chance to exercise their rights and deter establishment alternative farm systems. It was the New Orleans Saints claimed Pettis on the day that was their last chance but he was then released in mid- training camp.
In 2005, Pettis ended the season with several milestones. In addition to being named to the All-Ironman Team and All-Arena Team for the third time, he moved into second place in franchise history in touchdown catches (50), career receptions (253) and receiving yards (2,860). On defense, he set a personal best with 47.5 tackles and five interceptions. He recorded five games with over 200 all-purpose yards, giving him 12 for his career. He also moved into second place in franchise record books with 426 career points and 70 career touchdowns. After the season, he went to training camp with the Atlanta Falcons, but was released on the final cut-down date.
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Since starting his career in Dallas, Pettis has become a visible face in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. He is an annual supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas through the Desperados Impact Player Program. Several times a season, Pettis can be found playing basketball, video games or pool with at-risk youth served by the clubs across the Metroplex. Pettis has twice served as a celebrity guest coach at the Dallas Cowboys Let Us Play! Sports Camp for Girls – a three-day sports camp for inner-city girls served by charitable organizations like The Salvation Army, West Dallas Community Centers and Girls, Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas. During the holiday season, Pettis participates in The Salvation Army Angel Tree program, where he adopts ‘angels’ which represent underprivileged children and purchases gifts for them during the holidays. Pettis signed autographs at the American Cancer Society’s Smoke Out event.
Facts & Trivia
Will Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Will Pettis celebrates birthday on December 11 of every year.
Top Facts about Will Pettis
- Will Pettis played wide receiver in the NFL from 2002-2005.
- He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 2002.
- Pettis played college football at Midwestern State University.
- In his rookie season, he had 6 receptions for 97 yards.
- Pettis scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 9 of the 2003 season.
- He finished his career with a total of 24 receptions and 295 receiving yards.
- Pettis also returned kicks and punts during his time in the league.
- He was known for his speed and agility on the field.
- After retiring from football, Pettis became a high school coach.
- He currently works as an assistant principal at a Texas middle school.