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93
Games
301
Receptions
2,965
Rec Yards
17
Rec TD
1
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Brandon Pettigrew Career Stats
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2011 with DET (777 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DET | 10 | 55 | 31 | 352 | 2 |
| 2010 | DET | 16 | 111 | 71 | 722 | 4 |
| 2011 | DET | 16 | 126 | 83 | 777 | 5 |
| 2012 | DET | 13 | 102 | 59 | 567 | 3 |
| 2013 | DET | 14 | 63 | 41 | 416 | 2 |
| 2014 | DET | 9 | 15 | 10 | 70 | 0 |
| 2015 | DET | 8 | 15 | 7 | 67 | 1 |
| Career | 86 | 487 | 302 | 2,971 | 17 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Brandon Pettigrew is a former tight end out of Oklahoma State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 20th overall pick (round 1) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 93 regular-season games from 2009 to 2015, with the Detroit Lions.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
263 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.80s
Bench Press
22 reps
Vertical Jump
33"
Broad Jump
118"
3-Cone Drill
7.12s
Shuttle
4.37s
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