Duquesne University Athletics

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HONORS

• NEC Offensive Rookie of the Year (2025)

As a Freshman (2025)

• NEC Offensive Rookie of the Year
• Two-time NEC Rookie of the Week — third Duke ever to earn the honor in back-to-back weeks
  •  After Stonehill Win: Early career-best 3 rec. for 82 yards and 2 TDs, including a 52-yard score
  • After Saint Francis Win: 2 rec. for 23 yards ... 12-yard TD
• Scored on both his first career catch (23 yards) and first career rush (10 yards) in Rooney Field debut vs. Lincoln
• Finished tied for 3rd in the NEC with 5 receiving touchdowns — 4 TDs in league play, tied for the second most in the conference
• Totaled 13 receptions for 249 yards
• Recorded multiple catches in five of seven NEC games, highlighted by a three-catch, 82-yard, two-touchdown performance in the win over Stonehill
• Also saw time as both a kick and punt returner

BEFORE DUQUESNE

• Four-time All-Conference selection and three-time All-State honoree at Bethel Park High School
• Helped lead Bethel Park to a 9-1 record and a conference title
• Standout multi-sport athlete in baseball and track & field
• All-State, four-time All-Conference, and Trib 5A Baseball Player of the Year
• Adidas National Indoor Track Qualifier
• National Honor Society inductee
• Member of the Student Leadership Committee and Best Buddies Club

PERSONAL

• Born November 9, 2006, in Bethel Park, Pa.
• Son of Dave and Nancy Petras
• Oldest brother to Dylan and Austin
• Father, Dave, played football at Geneva
• Mother, Nancy, competed in track & field at Duquesne
• Fun Fact: Can recite the alphabet backwards