Pelluer attended Mead High School, before transferring to Interlake High School as a junior. 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.
He accepted a scholarship fom 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).
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.
