Speedy defensive end who has shown ability to rush the passer and chase down ball … Signed to practice squad by Jacksonville on Oct. 18, 2006 and was activated to 53-man roster for final eight games … Finished with two sacks in seven games played … Originally a seventh-round pick (237th overall) of Houston in 2005 NFL draft … Spent majority of 2005 season on Texans' practice squad …

2006:
Signed to active roster on Nov. 8 after spending time on practice squad … Played in seven games and finished with five tackles and two sacks … Recorded one quarterback pressure on Nov. 20 vs. New York Giants … Was inactive on Nov. 26 at Buffalo with groin injury … Saw action on 17 plays on Dec. 3 at Miami and recorded first career sack along with two solo tackles and three quarterback pressures … Recovered a blocked punt and recorded one tackle the following week vs. Indianapolis on Dec. 10 … Had one special teams tackle on Dec. 24 vs. New England … In season finale on Dec. 31 at Kansas City, recorded two solo tackles, one sack and one quarterback pressure.

COLLEGE

Spent two seasons at Southern Arkansas before transferring to Grambling State, sitting out the 2002 season … Totaled 52 tackles, 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss in 16 games at Southern Arkansas … Finished his career at Grambling with 115 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and two blocked kicks in 23 games … Majored in business management.

PERSONAL

Single … Lives in Houston … Attended Gilmer (Texas) High School where he was a four-sport performer in football, basketball, track and baseball … Was a two-time All-East Texas and All-District selection in football … Won school's defensive MVP honors as a senior … Holds the school record in the discus … Enjoys hunting, fishing and working on cars in his free time … Took classes toward his bachelor's degree at Grambling in the 2006 offseason … Participates in a variety of community outreach activities including visits to the Bridge of Northeast Florida's afterschool program … Enjoys giving motivational talks to elementary, middle and high school students … Supports and attends team sponsored events including Operation Blessing … Full name: Kenneth Aaron Pettway.