Dawson Pendergrass: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Dawson Pendergrass is a senior RB at Baylor from Alba, TX. He is listed at 6'2", 225 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Dawson Pendergrass No. 1944 on its 2027 board (No. 94 among running backs): a 4% chance to be drafted, 0% to go in the top 100 picks and 0% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and size. Dawson Pendergrass ranks 58th among FBS players in rushing yards this season (288 rush yds, 1 TD on 72 carries), 39th in the 2027 running back prospect class. At Baylor (2023–26) he ran 272 times for 1,297 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 42 passes for 331 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Baylor
- Position: RB
- Class: Senior
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Hometown: Alba, TX
- Jersey: #35
- Big board: No. 1944 of 2027 (No. 94 RB)
- Projection: Undrafted
- Chance to be drafted: 4%
- Recruiting: 3-star
- Running backs rank: No. 39 of the 2027 prospect class
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Program & competition | Plus |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Baylor | 4 | 72 | 288 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | Baylor | 12 | 121 | 671 | 6 | 11 | 103 | 1 |
| 2023 | Baylor | 11 | 79 | 338 | 5 | 26 | 199 | 2 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Auburn | L | 25 | 88 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| 2 | Prairie View A&M | W | 15 | 69 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | W | 16 | 46 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| 4 | Colorado | W | 16 | 85 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com