Dawson Pendergrass

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Dawson Pendergrass
Baylor Bears–No. 35
Position Running back
ClassJunior
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career history
College
High school Mineola (Mineola, Texas)

Dawson Pendergrass is an American college football running back for the Baylor Bears.

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High school career

Pendergrass attended Mineola High School in Mineola, Texas. [1] As a senior, he rushed for 3,184 yards and 38 touchdowns. [2] A three-star recruit, Pendergrass committed to play college football at Baylor University. [3]

College career

Pendergrass earned playing time as a true freshman, totaling 79 carries for 338 yards and five touchdowns, while also recording 26 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns. [4] His production increased as a sophomore, rushing for two touchdowns in the 2024 Texas Bowl. [5] Pendergrass finished his sophomore season rushing for 671 yards and six touchdowns. [6] [7]

College statistics
SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2023 Baylor 11793384.35261997.72
2024 Baylor 131216715.56111039.41
Career 242001,0095.011373028.23

References

  1. ↑ "Pendergrass winds up stellar career". Wood County Monitor. May 18, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  2. ↑ Reports, Staff (April 29, 2023). "BEST PREPS TYLER 2023: CHRISTUS Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute Athlete Award for Male Athlete of the Year: Dawson Pendergrass, Mineola". Tyler Morning Telegraph. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  3. ↑ report, Staff (May 12, 2022). "3-star RB Dawson Pendergrass commits to Baylor". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  4. ↑ brandonogden (July 17, 2025). "'His best is yet to come': Mineola's Dawson Pendergrass in line for big season in Baylor backfield". Tyler Morning Telegraph. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  5. ↑ Awtrey, Jeff (January 3, 2025). "Mineola's Pendergrass scores twice in Baylor bowl loss". KLTV. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ Nicholas, Foster (April 3, 2025). "Washington, Pendergrass highlight 'explosive' running back room - The Baylor Lariat" . Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  7. ↑ Smith, Zach (June 20, 2025). "Pendergrass ascending to role as experienced leader among Baylor running backs". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
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