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Pettaway Named To Jet Award Preseason Watch List
06.15.2026 | Football
AMES, Iowa - Iowa State redshirt sophomore Cameron Pettaway has been named to the Jet Award Preseason Watch List, awarded annually to college football's top return specialist.
Pettaway, a transfer running back from Bowling Green, was First Team All-MAC as a kick returner after leading the nation and breaking the school record with a 33.0 kick return average in 2025.
The Farmington Hills, Michigan native had 396 kickoff return yards on 12 returns, including a 98-yard return for a touchdown on his first career kickoff return against Lafayette.
He was an FWAA Freshman All-American and MAC Freshman of the Year. As a running back, Pettaway was a true dual threat, rushing for 365 yards on 72 attempts and making eight receptions for 139 yards.
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