Peyton Hendershot (born April 23, 1999) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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College career

Hendershot played

at the

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. He appeared in 32 games across four seasons with the Hoosiers, playing for head coach Tom Allen. As a senior in 2021, Hendershot had 543 receiving yards and four touchdowns and earned Third-team All-Big Ten honors.

College statistics

Professional career

Hendershot signed with the

as an

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in 2022. He made the initial 53-man roster out of training camp. In Week 7 of the 2022 season, he scored his first NFL touchdown on a two-yard reception in the 24–6 victory over the

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. As a rookie, he appeared in all 17 games and started two. He recorded 11 receptions for 103 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. In addition, he had a role on special teams. Hendershot entered the 2023 season second on the tight end depth chart behind

Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson (born January 18, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. High school career Ferguson attended Vel Phillips Memorial High Schoo ...

. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 3 and was placed on

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on October 12, 2023. He was activated on December 6.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

References

External links

Dallas Cowboys bioIndiana Hoosiers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hendershot, Peyton 1999 births Living people Players of American football from Indiana American football tight ends Indiana Hoosiers football players Dallas Cowboys players