Born in Long Beach, California, Pedersen began playing rugby in high school with Belmont Shore. He developed through the Southern California rugby system and continued his career at the University of Arizona.
He built his early career through domestic club rugby with the Austin Huns before moving into Major League Rugby with Austin Elite and later the Austin Gilgronis. He gained experience across multiple seasons and established himself as a consistent prop at the professional level.
He joined the Seattle Seawolves in 2020 and returned to the club in 2023. He has contributed as a reliable front row option, bringing experience across more than 80 career MLR appearances and providing depth within the forward pack.
Pedersen comes from a strong domestic rugby background in the United States and continues to build his career in Major League Rugby. Outside of rugby, he enjoys coffee.