Petitgout played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Petitgout attended Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, Delaware, where he played defensive line and tight end for the football team.
Petitgout attended the University of Notre Dame and was a letterman in football.
Petitgout started out the 2007 season as the Buccaneers' starter at left tackle, but tore his ACL in week 4 against the Carolina Panthers.
This injury led to Petitgout being placed on injured reserve, ending his 2007 season.