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'''Jeris Pendleton''' (born November 7, 1983) is ana former [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]]. whoAt is28 currentlyyears aold, he was the oldest player selected in the [[free2012 NFL agentdraft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Joliet Junior College]] and [[Ashland University]], and was drafted 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 failing grades and 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/jeris-pendleton-44/ |title=ProFootballWeekly.com - Draft Prospect - Jeris Pendleton |access-date=September 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602082653/http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/jeris-pendleton-44/ |archive-date=June 2, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He later transferred to [[Ashland University]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Oehser|first=John|title=Quick Take: Jeris Pendleton|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-QuickTake/Quick-Take-Jeris-Pendleton/e02b791d-49df-4b87-88ab-d64f81a527dd|accessdateaccess-date=April 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430124553/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-QuickTake/Quick-Take-Jeris-Pendleton/e02b791d-49df-4b87-88ab-d64f81a527dd|archive-date=April 30, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Pendleton was selected by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in the 7thseventh round with the 228th overall selection of the [[2012 NFL Draftdraft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> At 28 years of age, he was one of the oldest players ever drafted.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lourie|first=Steven|title=Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 Draft Grades|url=http://www.footballfanspot.com/jaguarsdraft2012.htm|accessdatearchive-url=2012https://archive.today/20120731132040/http://www.footballfanspot.com/jaguarsdraft2012.htm|url-04status=dead|archive-date=July 31, 2012|access-date=April 29, 2012}}</ref> He was also the first Ashland player to be drafted since [[Bill Overmyer]] was selected by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the [[1972 NFL Draftdraft]].

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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wmfd.com/local-sports/single.asp?story=51808 |title=WMFD.com - Former Ashland University Eagle getting ready for first pro game at Minnesota |access-date=September 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908085201/http://www.wmfd.com/local-sports/single.asp?story=51808 |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On June 10, 2013, Pendleton signed with the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Cowboys.<ref>{{cite web |url=httphttps://espnwww.goespn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4713424/cowboys-make-roster-move-3 |title=Cowboys make roster move |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=August 26, 2013 |website=ESPNDallas.com |accessdateaccess-date=September 5, 2013}}</ref>

On December 3, 2013, Pendleton was added to the [[Indianapolis Colts]]' Practicepractice Squad rostersquad. On December 26, he was promoted to the Activeactive Rosterroster 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/551231|title=Jeris Pendleton suffered a knee injury in Tuesday's preseason loss to the Jets, the Indianapolis Star reports|work=thescore.com|date=August 7, 2014|accessdate=August 30, 2014}}</ref> On September 6, 2015, he was signed to the Colts' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/06/indianapolis-colts-establish-practice-squad-2/|title=Indianapolis Colts establish practice squad|work=blogs.colts.com|date=September 6, 2015|accessdate=September 6, 2015|archive-date=September 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907174740/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/06/indianapolis-colts-establish-practice-squad-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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