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Dell Pettus

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#24

Experience: 2 years

Height: 5-11

Weight: 200 lbs

College: Troy

2024 SEASON

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Biography

Dell Pettus was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 10, 2024.

CAREER TRANSACTION

Dell Pettus was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 10, 2024.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2024 (17/1)

Serves as a reserve at safety and is a key member of the special teams units.
Made first NFL start in a three-safety set vs. Miami (10/6), finishing with 8 tackles (6 solo, 2 assisted), tied for the second-most on the team.
Recorded his first-career sack at Chicago (11/10) when he took down QB Caleb Williams for a 7-yard loss on a third-down play in the fourth quarter. Contributed to the team's total of 9 sacks, tied for the second-most in franchise history. Added a pass defensed on a third-and-6 situation in the third quarter to force a punt. Played a key role in limiting the Bears offense to 142 total yards, the Patriots' fewest yards allowed since Nov. 20, 2022, when they held the New York Jets to 103 yards.
Took a direct snap for a 2-yard gain for a first down on fourth-and-1 from the New England 23-yard line in the second quarter at Buffalo (12/22), converting the team's first successful fake punt since Nov. 16, 2017, when DB Nate Ebner ran 14 yards for a first down on a fake punt vs. Miami.

COLLEGE

Spent five seasons at Troy (2019-23) and finished his career with 61 consecutive starts safety.
Played in a total of 62 games during his college career and finished with 310 total tackles.
In 2023, he finished with 74 total tackles in 14 games.

PERSONAL

Son of Tamara and Glenn Pettus.
Father played football at Alabama A&M and mother played basketball at Alabama A&M.
Graduated with a degree in computer science.

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