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|CBS=418605}}'''Rob Christopher Petitti''' (born [[May 21]], [[1982]] in [[Rumson, New Jersey]]) is an [[American football]] [[offensive tackle]] for the [[St. Louis Rams]] of the [[National Football League|NFL]]. He was [[NFL draft|drafted]] with the 35th pick of the sixth round of the [[2005 NFL Draft]] out of the [[University of Pittsburgh]] and became a starter in his rookie season. He was cut by the Cowboys on September 2, 2006 and claimed off waivers by the [[New Orleans Saints]] the following day. He was waived by the Saints on August 31, 2007. On October 24, 2007 the Rams signed him.
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* [[New Orleans Saints]] (2006 - 2007)
* [[St. Louis Rams]] (2007 - present)
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* [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season|2003]] First-team All-[[Big East]] Conference
* 2003 First-team All-[[Eastern College Athletic Conference|ECAC]]
* [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|2004]] First-team All-Big East
* 2004 Third-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] selection
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'''Rob Christopher Petitti''' (born [[May 21]], [[1982]] in [[Rumson, New Jersey]]) is an [[American football]] [[offensive tackle]] for the [[St. Louis Rams]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was selected in the [[2005 NFL Draft#Sixth round|sixth round (209 overall)]] of the [[2005 NFL Draft]], by the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He started all 16 games of his rookie season. He played [[college football|collegiately]] at [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pitt]].


In his career, Petitti has played for the Dallas Cowboys, [[New Orleans Saints]], and the St. Louis Rams.
Petitti played high school football at [[Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School]], where he was twice named to all-New Jersey Group I team.<ref>[http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=37475 Rob Petitti player profile], [[National Football League Players Association]]. Accessed [[July 23]], [[2007]]. "Hometown: Rumson, NJ... Rob Christopher Petitti was a two-time all-division, all-shore, all-county and all-New Jersey Group 1 selection at Rumson-Fairhaven High School in Rumson, N.J. He was a three-year starter as a two-way lineman that recorded 90 tackles over his final two prep campaigns."</ref>


==High school career==
==References==
Petitti played high school football at [[Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School]], where he was twice named to All-New Jersey Group I team.<ref>[http://www.nflplayers.com/USER/template.aspx?fmid=174&lmid=183&pid=1144&type=p Rob Petitti player profile], [[National Football League Players Association]]. Accessed [[July 23]], [[2007]]</ref> He was also a two-time All-Division, All-Shore, All-County selection. He was a three-year starter as an offensive and defensive lineman. He recorded 90 tackles during his final two prep seasons.

==College career==
Petitti attended, [[University of Pittsburgh|Pitt]].

===Junior (2003)===
In [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season|2003]], Petitti, earned First-team All-[[Big East]] Conference, First-team All-[[Eastern College Athletic Conference]] honors. He was named the coaching staff's Co-Lineman of the Game for the [[Ball State Cardinals football|Ball State]] contest and Co-Blocker of the Game against [[Syracuse Orange#Football history|Syracuse]]. He started all year at left offensive tackle. For the season he recorded 87 knockdowns with eight touchdown-resulting blocks. He also, allowed 7.5 of the team's 43 quarterback sacks.<ref>[http://pittsburgh.scout.com/a.z?s=141&p=8&c=1&nid=656214 #78 Rob Petitti]</ref>

===Senior (2004)===
In [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|2004]], Petitti earned Second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] selection by ''[[The Sporting News]]'' and ''College Football News'', Third-team honors from ''The NFL Draft Report'' and ''[[Associated Press]]''. He was a unanimous First-team All-Big East selection by the coaches. Petittie was also a three-time All-Big East pick, the first Pitt offensive lineman to since [[Ruben Brown]] was a three-time selection from [[1992 NCAA Division I-A football season|1992]] - [[1994 NCAA Division I-A football season|1994]].<ref>[http://pittsburgh.scout.com/a.z?s=141&p=8&c=1&nid=1239482 #787 Rob Petitti]</ref>

==Professional career==
Petitti was selected in the [[2005 NFL Draft#Sixth round|sixth round (209 overall)]] of the [[2005 NFL Draft]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]].

===Dallas Cowboys===
In [[2005 NFL season|2005]], Petitti and [[Larry Allen]] where the only two offensive players for the Cowboys to play every offensive snap last year, Petitti was forced to start at right tackle as a rookie. He made his first NFL start in the season opening win at the [[San Diego Chargers]]. By doing so, he became the first rookie since [[Dave Widell]] in 1988 to start an opener at the right tackle position for Dallas. He was also only the second rookie to start a season opener at the position in franchise history.

Because of playing time as a rookie, Pettiti earned [[United States dollar|$]]271,287 in performance pay. Doubling his signing bonus and minimum base salary.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2382218 Petitti banks $271,287 in performance pay by Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com]</ref>

Petitti was released by the Cowboys on September 2, 2006.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/transactions?team=dal&year=2006 Dallas Cowboys Transactions - 2006]</ref>

===New Orleans Saints===
On September 4, 2006, Petitti along with Cowboys teammate [[Terrance Copper]], was claimed off waivers by the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/transactions?team=nor&year=2006 New Orleans Saints Transactions - 2006]</ref>

In [[2006 NFL season|2006]], Pettiti played in one game for the Saints. He was a back up to [[Jon Stinchcomb]]. He was waived by the Saints on August 31, 2007.

===St. Louis Rams===
On October 24, 2007 he was signed by the [[St. Louis Rams]], to a two-year, $1.1 million contract<ref>[http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=3380 Rob Petitti | Tackle]</ref>, to fill the roster spot vacated the the release of [[Claude Terrell]], after Terrell was released after he allegedly assaulted his wife in [[Houston]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3077350 Jackson says he'll be back for Rams vs. Cleveland]</ref>

In [[2007 NFL season|2007]], Petitti played in five games for the Rams, with one start. He also recovered one fumble.

==Notes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.stlouisrams.com/team/players/65085/ St. Louis Rams bio]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=8623 St. Louis Rams Player card] at [[ESPN.com]]
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/7385/ Profile] at [[SI.com]]
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7385 Profile] on [[Yahoo! Sports]]
* [http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/418605 Profile] at [[CBSSports.com]]
* [http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PetiRo20.htm Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com]
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2005/draft/players/57768.html SI.com Draft profile]
* [http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=54727 Draft profile]


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Revision as of 05:33, 18 April 2008

Rob Petitti
St. Louis Rams
Career information
College:Pitt
NFL draft:2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 209
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Rob Christopher Petitti (born May 21, 1982 in Rumson, New Jersey) is an American football offensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was selected in the sixth round (209 overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft, by the Dallas Cowboys. He started all 16 games of his rookie season. He played collegiately at Pitt.

In his career, Petitti has played for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, and the St. Louis Rams.

High school career

Petitti played high school football at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, where he was twice named to All-New Jersey Group I team.[1] He was also a two-time All-Division, All-Shore, All-County selection. He was a three-year starter as an offensive and defensive lineman. He recorded 90 tackles during his final two prep seasons.

College career

Petitti attended, Pitt.

Junior (2003)

In 2003, Petitti, earned First-team All-Big East Conference, First-team All-Eastern College Athletic Conference honors. He was named the coaching staff's Co-Lineman of the Game for the Ball State contest and Co-Blocker of the Game against Syracuse. He started all year at left offensive tackle. For the season he recorded 87 knockdowns with eight touchdown-resulting blocks. He also, allowed 7.5 of the team's 43 quarterback sacks.[2]

Senior (2004)

In 2004, Petitti earned Second-team All-American selection by The Sporting News and College Football News, Third-team honors from The NFL Draft Report and Associated Press. He was a unanimous First-team All-Big East selection by the coaches. Petittie was also a three-time All-Big East pick, the first Pitt offensive lineman to since Ruben Brown was a three-time selection from 1992 - 1994.[3]

Professional career

Petitti was selected in the sixth round (209 overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys

In 2005, Petitti and Larry Allen where the only two offensive players for the Cowboys to play every offensive snap last year, Petitti was forced to start at right tackle as a rookie. He made his first NFL start in the season opening win at the San Diego Chargers. By doing so, he became the first rookie since Dave Widell in 1988 to start an opener at the right tackle position for Dallas. He was also only the second rookie to start a season opener at the position in franchise history.

Because of playing time as a rookie, Pettiti earned $271,287 in performance pay. Doubling his signing bonus and minimum base salary.[4]

Petitti was released by the Cowboys on September 2, 2006.[5]

New Orleans Saints

On September 4, 2006, Petitti along with Cowboys teammate Terrance Copper, was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints.[6]

In 2006, Pettiti played in one game for the Saints. He was a back up to Jon Stinchcomb. He was waived by the Saints on August 31, 2007.

St. Louis Rams

On October 24, 2007 he was signed by the St. Louis Rams, to a two-year, $1.1 million contract[7], to fill the roster spot vacated the the release of Claude Terrell, after Terrell was released after he allegedly assaulted his wife in Houston.[8]

In 2007, Petitti played in five games for the Rams, with one start. He also recovered one fumble.

Notes

  1. ^ Rob Petitti player profile, National Football League Players Association. Accessed July 23, 2007
  2. ^ #78 Rob Petitti
  3. ^ #787 Rob Petitti
  4. ^ Petitti banks $271,287 in performance pay by Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com
  5. ^ Dallas Cowboys Transactions - 2006
  6. ^ New Orleans Saints Transactions - 2006
  7. ^ Rob Petitti | Tackle
  8. ^ Jackson says he'll be back for Rams vs. Cleveland

External links

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