Bradlee Van Pelt

Professional football player

What is Bradlee Van Pelt known for?

Bradlee Van Pelt, born in Owosso, Michigan, is a former American football player known for his dynamic career as a quarterback and safety. Born on July 3, 1980, Van Pelt is a proud alumni of San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, California. Well known for his agility and skill, Van Pelt's breadth of accomplishment spans beyond the shores of America, reaching the leagues of Italy and England.

Throughout his journey, Van Pelt played for a number of notable teams beginning with the Denver Broncos (2004-2006), followed by the Houston Texans (2006), and extending to the Bergamo Lions (2009-2010), and the Leicester Falcons (2010).

Van Pelt's career stats are a testament to his impact in the field. With a passer rating of 39.6, he made 2 completions in 8 attempts, ran for 48 yards in 11 attempts, and had passing yards totaling 8. Despite his limited completions and passing yards, he demonstrated his diverse skills by playing both as a quarterback and a safety.

In college, he played for Colorado State where he excelled and was twice named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year in 2002 and 2003. His senior year was particularly impressive as he was able to throw for nearly 3,000 yards with over a 60% completion rate and rush for nearly 1,000 yards, a rare feat for a quarterback.

Post his football career, Van Pelt continued his association with sports and is currently working as a studio analyst for Sky Sports' NFL programming in the United Kingdom. Adding to his notable life, he is the son of the late NFL linebacker, Brad Van Pelt.

With his impressive career and dedicated service to the sport both on and off the field, Bradlee Van Pelt's legacy continues to inspire budding football players at San Marcos High School and beyond.