Dawson Pendergrass

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Dawson Pendergrass
Baylor BearsNo. 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.