College: Wisconsin
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 242

Strengths

Reliability: Pedersen is not a flashy player and on tape he does not dominate in any particular area but instead plays consistently across the board.  He is a strong all-round tight end who will receive day three consideration.

Catching: While he may not be in the same league as Ebron or Amaro,  Pedersen’s catching ability is underrated.  In particular,  the tight end adjusts extremely well to the ball and can catch passes away from his frame both high and low.

Experience: Pedersen graduates after five years in the Wisconsin program where he played in 52 games.

Weaknesses

Athleticism: For a man who weighs 242lbs. he does not have the speed or agility to consistently beat NFL calibre safety’s from the slot and,  therefore,  will be utilised more as an inline blocker  where he will sustain punishment to his slender frame.

Bulk/Strength: Similar to above.  Pedersen is in no-mans-land at 242lbs.  He must bulk up and become stronger to effectively ply his trade as a traditional tight end. 

NFL Comparison

Lance Kendricks, St. Louis Rams: Pedersen reminds me a lot of Kendricks who also attended Wisconsin.  As mentioned above,  Pedersen does not do anything spectacularly and Kendricks was much the same although definitely a step up in most departments.

Draft Outlook

Although there is no reason why Pedersen can be a solid team player for many years to come,  he lacks the high ceiling required to be an early round pick.  It is likely Pedersen will be drafted in the sixth or seventh round.

Best Fits

When I watch Pedersen play I keep placing him with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Heath Miller will be around long enough to teach Pedersen a thing or two and the offense will not require him to be a focal point.

Other good landing spots would be the New York Giants or Buffalo Bills.