Nehemiah Pritchett Explained

Nehemiah Pritchett
Current Team:Seattle Seahawks
Number:28
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:11 February 2001[1]
Birth Place:Jackson, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:190
High School:Jackson (AL)
College:Auburn (2019–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:5
Draftpick:136
Pastteams:
Status:Active/NFI
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:P/PritNe00

Nehemiah Pritchett (born February 11, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

High school career

Pritchett attended Jackson High School in Jackson, Alabama. During his senior season, Pritchett recorded 40 tackles, six interceptions, and two tackles for a loss, along with eight offensive touchdowns.[2] He was named to the Alabama High School All-Star roster in 2018.[3] A three-star recruit, Pritchett committed to play college football at Auburn University over offers from Minnesota, Nebraska, and Ole Miss.[4]

College career

Pritchett tallied 93 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions over the course of four seasons. He started every game in the 2022 season, finishing with 37 tackles, eight pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[5] [6] In 2021, he scored an 80-yard touchdown on a blocked field goal.[7] [8] Pritchett announced that he would return to Auburn for another season in 2023 rather than enter the 2023 NFL draft.[9]

Professional career

Pritchett was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 5th round (136th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.[10]

On July 18, 2024, Pritchett was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.[11]

References

  1. Web site: Nehemiah Pritchett Cornerback Auburn. nfldraftbuzz.com. November 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: Thomas . Ben . 2018-12-19 . 'I love Auburn:' Jackson DB ready to help Tigers . 2023-01-28 . al . en.
  3. Web site: Holtsford . David . December 10, 2018 . Alabama All-Star Team Adds QB Peter Parrish, DB Nehemiah Pritchett for 2018 Ala-Miss Game . 2023-01-28 . AHSAA News . en-US.
  4. Web site: Farner . Keith . 2018-11-07 . Auburn lands in-state cornerback prospect, 16th commit for 2019 . 2023-01-28 . Saturday Down South . en-US.
  5. Web site: Green . Tom . 2023-01-02 . Nehemiah Pritchett returning to Auburn for 2023 season . 2023-01-28 . AL.com . en.
  6. Web site: Hunte . Sydney . 2022-12-30 . Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn CB, reportedly makes decision on 2023 season . 2023-01-28 . Saturday Down South . en-US.
  7. Web site: Durando . Bennett . September 11, 2021 . Auburn football's Nehemiah Pritchett returns blocked field goal for touchdown . 2023-01-28 . Montgomery Advertiser . en-US.
  8. Web site: September 11, 2021 . No. 25 Auburn shuts out Alabama State 62-0 . 2023-01-28 . Auburn University Athletics . en.
  9. Web site: Silva . Richard . December 30, 2022 . D.J. James, Nehemiah Pritchett to return to Auburn football next season . 2024-06-22 . Montgomery Advertiser . en-US.
  10. Web site: Gilbert . John . 2024-04-27 . NFL Draft 2024 Results: Seahawks select Nehemiah Pritchett at No. 136 . 2024-06-22 . Field Gulls . en.
  11. Web site: Seahawks Place Seven On Physically Unable To Perform List Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp . 2024-07-19 . Seahawks.com . en-US.

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