Michael Pettway brings explosive playmaking and return value to Jacksonville State
Pettway is a compact, high-upside receiver whose 2024 season showed real big-play juice: 25 catches for 454 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 146 kick return yards and a 92-yard score that was Jacksonville State’s longest play of the season.[7][10] His EA Sports profile backs up the eye test with elite speed, acceleration, agility, and strong route-running grades, which helps explain why he can stress defenses vertically and after the catch.[16] The key question is durability and volume, since his 2025 production was limited after missing time with an undisclosed injury.[15]
