2024: Redshirted ... saw action in three games at quarterback, making his collegiate debut in the season opener at Iowa where he completed both of his pass attempts for seven yards ... also saw action at North Alabama and in the quarterfinal FCS playoff game at UC Davis.

Hamilton HS: Played final three seasons at Hamilton for head coach Mike Zdebski … in 14 career varsity games, threw for 3,416 yards while rushing for 427 yards … totaled 38 passing touchdowns, while throwing just four interceptions, and rushed for five career touchdowns … as a senior, earned second-team all-region honors and recorded five single-season school records … helped team to back-to-back appearances in the open division playoffs … as a junior, earned first-team all-region honors at quarterback … also played baseball during prep career.

Personal: Son of Gary and Maren Pellant … oldest of three siblings … his grandfather, Bob Hawkins, played football at Illinois State … his cousin, Griffin Stalfort, played center at Air Force … also a first-team academic all-state selection and National Honor Society member.