11 Facts About Jeris Pendleton

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Jeris Pendleton was born on November 7,1983 and is a former American football defensive tackle.

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Jeris Pendleton was the NFL's oldest player to be drafted in 2012 NFL Draft at 28 years old.

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Jeris Pendleton played college football at Joliet Junior College and Ashland University.

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Jeris Pendleton was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round and went on to play three NFL seasons.

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Jeris Pendleton spent the next six years working different jobs before returning to football as a walk-on at Joliet Junior College in 2008.

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Jeris Pendleton was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round with the 228th overall selection of the 2012 NFL Draft.

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Jeris Pendleton was the first Ashland player to be drafted since Bill Overmyer was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1972 NFL Draft.

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Jeris Pendleton became the first Ashland player to make an NFL team since kicker Tim Seder, who was a member of the Jaguars in 2002.

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On June 10,2013, Jeris Pendleton signed with the Dallas Cowboys.

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On December 3,2013, Jeris Pendleton was added to the Colts' Practice Squad roster.

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Jeris Pendleton was signed to the Colts 90 man roster June 30,2015.