Jaden Pettway brings size, pedigree, and tackling juice to UTRGV’s secondary
Jaden Pettway is a 6-foot-2, 197-pound junior defensive back for UTRGV in the 2026 season, and he arrives with real recruiting credibility plus a disruptive high-school résumé: in 2023, he posted 80 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries as an Angleton team captain. He was also a three-star prospect and earned first-team all-district honors twice, which hints at a player who competes hard, plays physically, and can line up with confidence. If a defense wants length, willingness in run support, and upside, he’s a name worth watching.
