The Birmingham Stallions re-signed tight end La’Michael Pettway for the 2024 season on Tuesday.
La’Michael Pettway is six foot one and weighs 230 pounds. The 26-year-old from Nashville, Arkansas, made eight catches for 99 yards, and two touchdowns in seven games, of which three were starts for the Stallions in 2023. In the playoffs, Pettway made four catches for 37 yards helping the Stallions win their second USFL Championship over the Pittsburgh Maulers.
After the season, Pettaway signed with the Indianapolis Colts but did not play the preseason due to an injury. The Michigan Panthers drafted Pettway in the 34th round (274th pick) of the 2022 USFL Draft. Pettaway made 24 catches for 307 yards, and two touchdowns in ten games, of which four were starts.
Collegiately, Pettaway played four seasons at Arkansas (2015-19) with 37 catches for 601 yards and five touchdowns in 19 games for the Razorbacks. Then, Pettaway transferred to Iowa State in 2019 with 55 catches for 676 yards, and six touchdowns in 13 games for the Cyclones. He was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2019.
