He was named to the GJCAA Region 17 All-District team, after totaling 54 tackles and 3 broken passes, for a defense that established a NJCAA record for fewest yards surrendered in a season.
The NFL rules that applied to teams that owned AFL franchises, forced them to keep players on the waiver wire for 10 calendar days, giving other NFL teams an opportunity to claim their rights and discourage the set up of alternative farm systems.
[7] In 2006, Pettis was named to the All-Arena team for the third time in his career after he recorded 1,256 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns on 93 receptions.
His totals for the season helped him to become the all-time leader in all franchise receiving categories and to surpass 9,000 career all-purpose yards.
In 2009, Pettis signed with the Texas Hurricanes, of the Southern Indoor Football League, making his debut on July 5.
[12] Pettis lives with his wife, Akiah, and their children, Heaven Leigh, Gabriella, and William.
Since the suspension of the Arena Football League's 2009 season, he opened a personal training business and began to help mentor young athletes.
[13] Since starting his career in Dallas, Pettis has become a visible face in the Dallas-Fort Worth community.
He is an annual supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas through the Desperados Impact Player Program.
Several times a season, Pettis can be found playing basketball, video games or pool with at-risk youth served by the clubs across the Metroplex.