Luke Petitbon Scouting Report
By: Michael Higgins
(Image courtesy of Susan Erdelyi)
School: Florida State
Class: Redshirt Senior
Position: IOL
HT: 6’2
WT: 303 lbs
Background: Luke Petitbon was a 3-star center out of Annapolis, Maryland. Petition was a top 10 player in the DC area. Luke comes from strong football lineage as his the grandson of Richie Petitbon, who played 14 years in the NFL and won 3 super bowls as a defensive coordinator. His father was a linebacker at Maryland, his older brother was an offensive lineman at Alabama and Illinois, and his younger brother is a defensive back at Maryland. Luke was an Under Armour All-American and First Team All-Met as a senior for Gonzaga College Prep. He committed to Wake Forest over Illinois and Boston College.
College: Luke started 22 games and appeared in 38 from 2020-24 with the Deacons. In 2024, Luke started 10 games and earned All-ACC honorable mention. After a successful season at Wake Forest, Luke transferred to Florida State. He started every game at center for the Seminoles in 2025. He was an All-ACC First Team selection.
Strengths: Luke Petitbon is an elite pass protector at the center position. He does not allow the pocket to collapse from the inside, keeping the quarterback’s vision clear. He is a good mover, getting to the second level efficiently. Petitbon moves well in open space and can be a good lead blocker in the run game. He is light on his feet. He has decent play strength despite being undersized for the interior. He has a good understanding of defenses. Luke often diagnoses what the defense is doing pre-snap. He is a quick processor who does not get overwhelmed by movement across his face; he handles twists well at the line of scrimmage.
Weaknesses: Petitbon is undersized for the offensive line. He is shorter and will need to put on serious muscle to be able to hold his own in the NFL. He doesn’t have the strength to push piles. In the run game, he struggles to open lanes on his own and can get overwhelmed by power rushers. His measurables are undesirable, making him less functional or versatile. NFL teams do not often stash depth centers on the active roster and Petitbon does not have the makings of an NFL starter.
Conclusion: Luke Petitbon should be viewed as a player who needs to prove that he can occupy a roster spot. He will either be on a practice squad or low on the active depth chart. He is not an NFL starter, but can be a valuable depth addition.
Best Team Fits: WSH, NE, MIA
Player Comparison: John Michael Schmitz
Player Grade: Round 7 (38.8)
