George Pettaway

Position:
Running Back
Height:
5-10.75
Weight:
195
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Suffolk, Va.
High School:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

2023 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in four games at running back and on special teams • Returned two kickoffs for 34 yards on the season • Also had a reception • Sat out the remainder of the season to redshirt.

2022 - True Freshman Season
Saw action in 11 games at running back and on special teams • Ran for 93 yards on 20 attempts and scored two TDs • Added five receptions for 21 yards • Returned seven kickoffs for 221 yards for a 31.6 yards-per-return average • Also had a 16-yard punt return.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
An early enrollee who is a four-star prospect listed as the nation’s 107th-best player, the No. 8 running back and the No. 4 player in Virginia in the 247Sports Composite • Ranked as the nation’s 88th-best player, the No. 6 running back and the No. 4 player in the state by Rivals • Tabbed as the nation’s 105th-best player, the No. 8 running back and the No. 6 player in the state according to ESPN • A member of the ESPN 300 • Listed as the nation’s 146th-best player, the No. 10 running back and the No. 5 player in the state by On3 • Invited to the Under Armour All-American Game • Nominated for the Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year award • A three-time VISAA Division II all-state, All-TCIS and All-757 honoree • A team captain • Posted 2,913 yards and 46 TDs on 217 carries (13.4 ypc) and caught 47 passes for 880 yards (18.7 ypr) and nine TDs over his final three prep seasons • Tallied 1,683 yards and 23 TDs on 129 carries (13 ypc) in 10 games as a senior • Also caught 30 passes for 547 yards (18.2 ypr) and six TDs • Rushed for 714 yards and 14 TDs on 49 carries (14.6 ypc), while catching six passes for 111 yards and two TDs in a four-game shortened season as a junior • Added 516 rushing yards and nine TDs on 39 carries (13.2 ypc), while catching 11 passes for 222 yards (20.2 ypr) and a TD as a sophomore • Claimed VISAA Division II second-team all-state and first-team All-TCIS honors as a freshman • Also played basketball for two seasons, earning all-conference honors • Coached by Mike Biehl.

Personal
Son of Tricina and Russ Pettaway • Is an avid chess player • Birthday is Feb. 10.