Saints standout George Pettaway came in at No. 33 in the class of 2022 national football rankings.

For the past two seasons, George Pettaway has been a standout on the football field for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. Because of his play, he has garnered a lot of attention across the country from different college programs. As the initial top 100 prospects of the class of 2022 were released by 24/7 Sports, Pettaway tentatively sits at the No. 33 spot. He is ranked the No. 3 player in the state and the No. 5 ranked running back in his class in the country. Right now, he sits as a four-star prospect.

Things could change between now and the start of Pettaway’s senior season, but there is no doubt that over the next couple of years, he will be a premier player to watch locally and nationally.

Pettway currently has offers from the likes of Virginia Tech, Virginia, Wake Forest and Pittsburgh, among others. Right now, he is focused on giving his all to his teammates for this season, which starts in a couple of weeks.

“My main goal is to help my teammates win football games,” Pettaway said. “The recruiting process could become a distraction if you let it, but it’s not what I’m focused on.”