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Round 7 comments

I say Pettway makes your team. He's a tireless worker, has a get-bigger frame and a great sensibility.

Surprised so few recognize him. Pettway attended Gilmer High School, playing football for coach Mike Mullins. He also lettered in basketball, baseball and track.

GRAMBLING — A sudden resurgence in the use of the once-popular 3-4 defensive alignment could be the best thing Kenneth Pettway has going for him in this year's NFL Draft.

The Grambling State defender, commonly called a "'tweener," has the kind of size and speed to fit in that scheme — which values smaller, athletic linebackers.

"A lot of teams are switching to the 3-4 defense, which would enable me to stand up and play linebacker but also pass rush," said Pettway, who began playing outside linebacker as well as defensive end during his junior season. "A year or two ago, there weren't that many who used it, but now there are about 10. The market's really open."

The NFL Draft, held Saturday and Sunday, will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2.

Pettway's stock has been rising with draft prognosticators, who originally projected him as a late-second day selection. A renewed interest in the 3-4 could be the reason.

"There are more teams out there using the 3-4, and that's the good thing about it," said Tampa Bay personnel executive Doug Williams, who coached Pettway for a season before taking the NFL job. "He should get an opportunity with one of those teams."
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