Baylor

2015 (Redshirt Freshman): Played seven of 13 games as reserve offensive lineman as redshirt freshman... Earned first collegiate letter... Backup on offensive line that paved way for nation's No. 2-ranked rushing offense (326.7 ypg) and led Big 12 with 1.15 average sacks allowed... Averaged 80.3 percent coaches grade (in six games graded) with two knockdowns on season... Played in season's first six games, did not play following six games (coaches decision), saw limited action in bowl win... Made collegiate debut in season-opening win at SMU, earned 67 percent grade... Improved grade to 79 percent in second game, win vs. Lamar... Earned grades in 80s in subsequent four games... Graded 84 percent in win over Rice in third game... Made first career knockdown and graded 82 percent in win vs. Tech in fourth game... Earned season-high 86 percent grade and added knockdown in win at Kansas in fifth game... Graded 84 percent in win vs. West Virginia in seventh game.

2014 (True Freshman): Sat out first season at Baylor and participated on practice squad, redshirted to retain eligibility... Named to spring 2015 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll.

High School: Massive two-way lineman from Rockdale (Texas) High School... All-state offensive lineman and three-time all-district honoree for head coach Jeff Miller at Rockdale... National position ratings: No. 40 guard by 247Sports, No. 41 tackle by ESPN, No. 49 OG by Scout and No. 54 OT by Rivals... Ranked No. 28 overall prospect in state on Austin American-Statesman Fabulous 55, also 98th on Lone Star Top 100 (10th-rated offensive lineman) and on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Fabulous 44 and Waco Tribune-Herald Top 100... Overall ranking among Texas prospects: 69th by Rivals, 80th by ESPN, 82nd by 247Sports, 88th by Scout... Played in 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl All-Star game in Carson, Calif., following senior season... Earned 2013 Class 3A All-State honorable mention as senior offensive lineman on RHS squad that finished 9-5 and reached DII state quarterfinals... Named to 2013 all-district second team as defensive lineman... Two-way starter earned 84 percent grade and had 50 pancake blocks on offense, totaled 10 solo tackles, one tackle-for-loss and one PBU on defense as senior... Attended 2013 Under Armour Underclassman combine in Florida following junior season... Battled knee injury as junior, but started both ways and earned 2012 first-team All-District 18-3A recognition on offensive line... Helped lead Rockdale to 2012 DII bi-district finals... Named 2011 second-team All-District 23-3A as sophomore starter.

Personal: Son of Jody and Kathy Pelzel... Full name is Joshua Kyle Pelzel... Born Jan. 2, 1996, in Rockdale, Texas... Majoring in pre-business.