Utah State has received a verbal commitment from University of Saint Thomas (MN) EDGE rush defensive end Jordan Pendleton. Pendleton is 6-foot-3, 241 pounds, and will join the Aggies in time for spring ball and have one year of eligibility remaining.
Pendleton had a solid season for the Tommies in 2025, racking up 47 tackles, 12.0 tackles-for-loss, 7.5 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.
Pendleton is currently not rated by any of the major recruiting sites. Pendleton chose the Aggies after taking his official visit last weekend.
Following the December 3rd early signing period, Pendleton becomes the second transfer portal commitment and the twenty-first signing/commitment for the Aggies recruiting class of 2026, joining Bishop Gorman HS (NV) wide receiver Kaina Watson and New Mexico State defensive tackle Ta’avili Tuitama as post-early signing period additions.