Introduction
Scott John Pelluer (born April 26, 1959 in Yakima, Washington) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints.
Early years
Pelluer attended Mead High School, before transferring to Interlake High School as a junior.
He accepted a scholarship from Washington State University, where he became a four-year starter at defensive end and outside linebacker. As a junior he registered 71 tackles, 3 sacks (led the team) and 2 interceptions. As a senior he tallied 12 sacks (a school record at the time).
He finished his college career with 240 tackles (180 solo) and 19 sacks, at the time ranking as the school career sack leader and one of the top career tacklers.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Pelluer was selected in the fourth round (91st overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was waived on August 3.
New Orleans Saints
On September 1, 1981, he was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints
On August 19, 1986, he was placed on the injured reserve list. He was released the next year before the start of training camp.
Personal life
His sons, Tyler Pelluer played for the Montana Grizzlies, Cooper Pelluer was a member of the Washington Huskies and Peyton Pelluer played for the Washington State Cougars. His father Arnie Pelluer, also was a standout at Washington State, from 1953-55. His brother Steve was the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, and his youngest brother Arnie played linebacker at Stanford University from 1984-87.
Pelluer has served as an assistant football coach at Boise State, Northern Arizona, Washington and Arizona.