Career Summary
Jordan Pendleton came to BYU after helping Bingham High School to its first state championship. As a four-year BYU letterman, Pendleton played in 35 games with 22 starts. He recorded 125 total tackles, nine sacks, seven quarterback hurries and five pass breakups. As a junior, Pendleton notched a career-high 12 tackles against Florida State. A strong contibutor as linebacker, he helped the Cougars No. 13 national ranking in total defense in 2011. See the season summary tabs below and the stats tabs for more details.
Personal
- Parents are Kirk and Brenda Pendleton
- Born in Provo, Utah
- Father, Kirk, played receiver for the Cougars from 1980-83
- Recruited by Oregon, California, Colorado, Washington, UNLV and Utah
- Brother-in-law of former BYU wide receiver Austin Collie
- Majoring in exercise and wellness
Before BYU
- Under the direction of head coach Dave Peck, helped lead Bingham HS to its first state championship in 60 years
- A three-year starter
- Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret Morning News 5-A Most Valuable Player
- Named the best overall athlete in the state by the Deseret Morning News
- Credited with 40 receptions for 699 yards and 11 touchdowns
- On defense, tallied 89 tackles, five interceptions and eight pass deflections