Bio

Looks to return to a starting position at safety after an injury cost him most of the 2009 campaign … Also will likely spend time on the kick coverage unit again … Experienced, physical player who is an outstanding tackler, according to the coaching staff … 2009: Appeared in the opener at safety before enduring a season-ending injury … Matched career high with seven tackles and one pass breakup against Waynesburg (Sept. 5) … 2008: Part-time starter at strong safety, while playing in every game (10) … Totaled 25 tackles, including 13 solos … Season-high seven stops came at Denison (Sept. 27), and closed with a six-tackle game against rival Wittenberg (Nov. 15) … First career interception came at Waynesburg (Sept. 6) … 2007: Steadily made his way up the depth chart, settling in as the back-up strong safety … Was credited with four tackles, including a season-high three at Earlham (Nov. 3) … Prior to Wooster: Played football for three years at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School … Also on the Fighting Irish’s baseball team as a freshman and sophomore … Personal: Born on April 7, 1989 … Son of Daniel and Deanne Petit … Majoring in political science.