As a Freshman (2012): Started the season as a scout-team linebacker but was pressed into duty at quarterback after a rash of injuries at that position ... saw his first collegiate action and made his first career start against Georgia Tech (11/3) ... finished 9-of-18 for 115 yards and two touchdowns as well as 24 yards rushing against the Yellow Jackets ... started against Clemson (11/10) finishing 6-of-12 for 41 yards and a touchdown... went 8-of-19 for 136 yards and two touchdowns against Florida State (11/17) ... went 16-of-35 for 208 yards and a touchdown against North Carolina (11/24) ... his 16 completions and 208 yards passing against North Carolina wer season highs ... added 20 yards rushing and his first career rushing touchdown against North Carolina as well.

At Eleanor Roosevelt: Played quarterback and linebacker for the Raiders ... finished 2011 season as a first team all-county selection ... earned all-state and all metro honors as a senior ... helped lead team to a 10-1 record in senior season ... also recruited by Howard ... coached by Tom Green.

Personal: Parents are Rayford and Hazel Petty ... father played football at Elon College ... undecided on a major.

Shawn Petty Class: Sophomore Hometown: Greenbelt, Md. High School: Eleanor Roosevelt HS Height / Weight: 6-1 / 235 Position: Linebacker Experience: 1V