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Dante Pettis, a 6'1" 180 lb. defensive back from San Juan Capistrano, CA holds an offer from Villanova, according to Total Blue Sports. Pettis plays his high school ball for JSerra Catholic.
BYU look at 6-1, 180 LBS, San Juan Capistrano athlete Dante Pettis. He has offers from SDSU, UNR, Villanova with UCLA interest. -Talo Steves
— Total Blue Sports (@TotalBlueSports) September 25, 2013
Pettis plays both wide receiver and cornerback for JSerra, and is starting to gain notoriety for his play on the football field as opposed to his track & field accomplishments. Since many of Villanova's football players also participate in Villanova's T&F program, Pettis could be a good fit.
While Villanova has successfuly pulled athletes from the west coast, they may be facing an uphill battle for Pettis' service, as Bodie DeSilva of SanDiegoPreps.com has predicted Pettis ending up at San Diego St. on 247's Crystal Ball. He's a name to watch as football recruiting season rolls on.