George Pettaway: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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George Pettaway is a senior RB at James Madison from Suffolk, VA. He is listed at 5'10", 200 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks George Pettaway No. 2422 on its 2027 board (No. 117 among running backs): a 2% chance to be drafted, 1% to go in the top 100 picks and 0% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition; efficiency holds it back. George Pettaway ranks 56th among FBS players in rushing yards this season (291 rush yds, 4 TD on 60 carries), 38th in the 2027 running back prospect class. At North Carolina and James Madison (2022–26) he ran 277 times for 1,555 yards and 11 touchdowns and caught 43 passes for 316 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: James Madison
- Position: RB
- Class: Senior
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Hometown: Suffolk, VA
- Jersey: #6
- Big board: No. 2422 of 2027 (No. 117 RB)
- Projection: Undrafted
- Chance to be drafted: 2%
- Recruiting: 4-star
- Running backs rank: No. 38 of the 2027 prospect class
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Plus |
| Efficiency | Minus |
| Size | Neutral |
| Age & experience | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | James Madison | 4 | 60 | 291 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| 2025 | James Madison | 11 | 34 | 195 | 0 | 9 | 67 | 1 |
| 2024 | James Madison | 13 | 163 | 976 | 5 | 24 | 197 | 2 |
| 2023 | North Carolina | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | North Carolina | 10 | 20 | 93 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | W | 15 | 47 | 1 | ||
| 2 | Wagner | W | 9 | 52 | 3 | ||
| 3 | at San Diego State | W | 20 | 82 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 | at Old Dominion | W | 16 | 110 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com