Luke Petitgout
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
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Career information | |
College: | Notre Dame |
NFL draft: | 1999 / round: 1 / pick: 19 |
Career history | |
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Lucas George Petitgout (born June 16, 1976 in Milford, Delaware) is an American football player who is currently on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He previously played for the New York Giants.
High School Years
Petitgout attended Sussex Central HS in Georgetown, DE, where he played defensive line and tight end for the football team.
College Years
Petitgout attended the University of Notre Dame and was a letterman in football. In football, as a senior, he was a Football News All-Independent first team selection, and registered 74 knockdown blocks.
NFL
The New York Giants picked Petitgout in the 1999 NFL Draft, the 19th pick overall, out of the University of Notre Dame.
New York Giants
Thrust into a starting role immediately upon being drafted, Luke played left guard and right tackle before settling as the Giant's left tackle in 2002. He was bothered by back problems in 2003 and 2004. He broke his leg midway through the 06' season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On February 12, 2007, he was released by the Giants along with Carlos Emmons and LaVar Arrington and was later signed by the Bucs. Petitgout started out the 2007 season as the Buccaneers' starter at left tackle, but tore his [[ACL] in week 4 against the Carolina Panthers. This injury led to Petitgout being placed on injured reserve, ending his 2007 season.