From Kingston, about 240km south-east of Adelaide, Pedlar captained Prince Alfred College and came back from a shoulder reconstruction to earn selection in the 2020 national draft. Injuries held him to five games across his first two seasons before a 2023 breakout of 21 games, 25 goals and a Round 16 Rising Star nomination. Another shoulder problem limited him to four games in 2024. He has played 49 games and kicked 48 goals.