Jeris Pendleton
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PositionDefensive tackle
BornNovember 7, 1983
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight328 lb (149 kg)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | November 7, 1983 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight | 328 lb (149 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Dunbar (Chicago) | ||||
| College | Ashland | ||||
| NFL draft | 2012: 7th round, 228th overall pick | ||||
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Jeris Pendleton (born November 7, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Joliet Junior College before transferring to the Ashland Eagles. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.
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]