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Hunter Pendleton navigates challenges in college football at Rio Grande

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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Summary

Hunter Pendleton, a redshirt junior and former Minford standout, is making strides in college football at Rio Grande. Recently named a captain for the 2026 Spring Game, he aims to build on a promising 2024 season with Kentucky Christian, where he totaled 50 tackles. Pendleton's journey has been marked by overcoming adversity, including the sudden closure of Alderson-Broaddus just before he was set to join. He transferred to Rio Grande to be part of the new football program, expressing gratitude for his high school experience and the coaches who supported his development.

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By the Numbers

•Pendleton is 6-5 and 235 pounds as a linebacker.
•He earned First-Team All-Southeast District honors in high school.
•Alderson-Broaddus closed days before he was to report for fall camp.
•He seeks to surpass his previous statistics following a strong year at Kentucky Christian.
•Pendleton chose Rio Grande to be part of the new football program's history.

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To say that Hunter Pendleton has dealt with adversity during his college football career would be an understatement. However, on every occasion, the former Minford Falcon has seemingly come back with a stronger resolve. That's been no different since Pendleton arrived on campus at Rio Grande. The redshirt junior, now up to 6-5, 235, was one of three players to earn designation as a 2026 Rio ...
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