Samford University Athletics

2014: Saw action in nine games as a backup quarterback and holder . . . completed 2-of-2 passes for five yards . . . also rushed three times for nine yards . . . completed a pass for two yards against Stillman and another for three yards against Concordia.

2013: Redshirted . . . participated with the Bulldogs’ scout team.

High School: Excelled not only at the quarterback position but also at free safety, wide receiver and punter . . . defensively, finished his junior season with eight interceptions and 60 tackles . . . received accolades from Burlington County and South Jersey . . . was named first team All-County at safety, second team All-SJ and first team All-Conference . . . was a member of the student council advisory committee . . . also played on his school’s baseball team . . .  father, Doug, is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs . . . played for Coach Russ Horton at Moorestown.

Personal: Born Dec. 2, 1995 . . . son of Doug and Jeannie Pederson . . . majoring in interior architecture.