Peyton Hendershot plays tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He stands 1.93 m tall and weighs 115 kg. While attending Tri-West Hendricks High School, he played football. In his junior year, he hauled in 51 passes for 685 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also made 30 tackles as a defensive end, four sacks, five tackles for loss, and three pass breakups.
He hauled in 67 passes as a senior for 896 yards and nine scores. At the conclusion of his high school career, he had 157 receptions, 2,170 yards, and 22 touchdowns. He played NCAA football for the Indiana Hoosiers team while attending Indiana University Bloomington after graduating from high school.
As a true freshman in 2017, he was injured and was limited to just four games after which he was given a medical redshirt. The following season, as a redshirt freshman, he participated in 11 games and made 10 starts. With 52 receptions and 622 yards in 2019, as a sophomore, he set new records for tight ends in Indiana. His 23 receptions as a junior placed him second on the team.
In terms of receptions and yards towards the end of his playing career, he was the Hoosiers’ top tight end. He received three All-Big Ten team selections. He graduated with a degree in liberal studies. He was not selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft and was subsequently signed as an undrafted free agent by them.
Who Are Peyton Hendershot’s Parents?
Jack Hendershot and Jennifer Hendershot are known to be the parents of professional football player, Peyton Hendershot. His parents are his biggest fan.