Max Pelham is booming punts and climbing the FCS spotlight
Max Pelham has emerged as a legit weapon for South Dakota State: in the 2025 season, he averaged 47.2 yards per punt on 42 attempts, with 18 punts traveling 50+ yards and 14 pinned inside the 20, earning first-team All-MVFC and All-America recognition, plus a 2026 preseason watch-list nod. He’s not just a leg—he’s a field-position swing and a reliable holder, with a background that includes strong academic credentials and consistent development from Minnesota State to SDSU. If your team values hidden-yardage specialists with big-time consistency, Pelham is the kind of punter who quietly changes games.
