Bradlee Van Pelt was born in Owosso on July 3, 1980. The son of Brad Van Pelt, he became a college quarterback at Colorado State and later played professional football.[1][2]
College football
Van Pelt transferred from Michigan State to Colorado State, where he played from 2001 through 2003. He led the Rams to the 2002 Mountain West championship and three bowl appearances, combining passing with substantial rushing production.[2]
He twice earned the conference’s offensive player of the year honor and finished with 8,579 yards of total offense, a school record at the time.[2]
Professional career and recognition
Denver selected Van Pelt in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft. His subsequent career included time with Denver and Houston and later football in Europe. Colorado State inducted him into its Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.[2]
References
- 1. Bradlee Van Pelt — Player record ↗. Pro Football Reference. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- 2. Bradlee Van Pelt — Athletics Hall of Fame ↗. Colorado State University Athletics. Accessed October 27, 2026.