Introduction
Aaron Pettrey (born June 17, 1986) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was formerly a kicker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Pettrey was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals' roster on November 16, 2010, after a season-ending injury to Mike Nugent, another former Buckeye. Pettrey was waived by the Bengals on November 30, 2010. He was two for four on field goal attempts in two games.
High school career
Pettrey attended Raceland–Worthington High School and served as quarterback and placekicker. In a September 26, 2003, game at Berea, Pettrey kicked a Kentucky state-record 58-yard field goal. This broke Middlesboro's Dustin Wynn's record of 57 yards, set on October 2, 1998, at Harlan.
College career
Pettrey attended Ohio State University.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Pettrey kicked for the Cincinnati Bengals for two weeks, making 2 of 4 field goal attempts and converting all 5 PATs attempted.
Las Vegas Locomotives
Pettrey kicked for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League in 2011. After a 3 for 3 kicking performance in week one, Pettrey was named the UFL's Special Teams Player of the Week.
Cleveland Gladiators
2012 season
Pettrey kicked for the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League in 2012.
2013 season
With the Gladiators having kicking problems in 2013, Pettrey was assigned to the Gladiators and solidified the position. He was placed on injury reserve on July 11, 2013.
2014 season
Pettrey had his most successful season to date for the Gladiators, making a career high 8 field goals and 106 PATs. He man 3 game-winning field goals, including a 36-yard shot against the Philadelphia Soul as time expired to advance to the American Conference Championship.
On September 29, 2014, Pettrey was placed on reassignment by the Gladiators.
2017 season
On June 14, 2017, Pettrey was assigned to the Gladiators.