Jeris Pendleton Explained

Jeris Pendleton
Number:98, 61
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:November 7, 1983
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:328
High School:Chicago (IL) Dunbar
College:Ashland
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:7
Draftpick:228
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:3
Pfr:PendJe00

Jeris Pendleton (born November 7, 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle. At 28 years old, he was the oldest player selected in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Joliet Junior College and Ashland University.

College career

Pendleton was set to receive a scholarship to play football at Michigan State University but was unable to attend due to family obligations. He spent the next six years working different jobs before returning to football as a walk-on at Joliet Junior College in 2008.[1] He later transferred to Ashland University.[2]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Pendleton was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round with the 228th overall selection of the 2012 NFL draft.[3] At 28 years of age, he was one of the oldest players ever drafted.[4] He was also the first Ashland player to be drafted since Bill Overmyer was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1972 NFL draft.

Following the 2012 preseason, Pendleton earned a spot on the Jaguars active roster. Pendleton became the first Ashland player to make an NFL team since kicker Tim Seder, who was also a member of the Jaguars in 2002.[5]

Pendleton was released on May 22, 2013.

Dallas Cowboys

On June 10, 2013, Pendleton signed with the Dallas Cowboys. On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Cowboys.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 3, 2013, Pendleton was added to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. On December 26, he was promoted to the active roster and saw playing time during the Colts' regular season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On August 7, 2014, Pendleton was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Pendleton was signed to the Colts 90 man roster on June 30, 2015.[7] On September 6, 2015, he was signed to the Colts' practice squad.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ProFootballWeekly.com - Draft Prospect - Jeris Pendleton . September 5, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120602082653/http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/jeris-pendleton-44/ . June 2, 2012 . dead .
  2. Web site: Oehser. John. Quick Take: Jeris Pendleton. April 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120430124553/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-QuickTake/Quick-Take-Jeris-Pendleton/e02b791d-49df-4b87-88ab-d64f81a527dd. April 30, 2012. dead.
  3. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Lourie. Steven. Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 Draft Grades. https://archive.today/20120731132040/http://www.footballfanspot.com/jaguarsdraft2012.htm. dead. July 31, 2012. April 29, 2012.
  5. Web site: WMFD.com - Former Ashland University Eagle getting ready for first pro game at Minnesota . September 5, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120908085201/http://www.wmfd.com/local-sports/single.asp?story=51808 . September 8, 2012 . dead .
  6. Web site: Cowboys make roster move . Archer . Todd . August 26, 2013 . ESPNDallas.com . September 5, 2013.
  7. Web site: Jeris Pendleton suffered a knee injury in Tuesday's preseason loss to the Jets, the Indianapolis Star reports. thescore.com. August 7, 2014. August 30, 2014.
  8. Web site: Indianapolis Colts establish practice squad. blogs.colts.com. September 6, 2015. September 6, 2015. September 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150907174740/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/06/indianapolis-colts-establish-practice-squad-2/. dead.