Nehemiah Pritchett

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Nehemiah Pritchett
No. 28 – Seattle Seahawks
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-02-11) February 11, 2001 (age 23) [1]
Jackson, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Jackson (AL)
College: Auburn (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 5 / Pick: 136
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Player stats at NFL.com

Nehemiah Pritchett (born February 11, 2001) [1] is an American football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		190 lb
(86 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		8+3⁄8 in
(0.21 m)		4.36 s1.49 s2.56 s4.26 s7.09 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [10] [11]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Nehemiah Pritchett Cornerback Auburn". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Ben (December 19, 2018). "'I love Auburn:' Jackson DB ready to help Tigers". al. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  3. ↑ "AHSAA News | Alabama All-Star Team Adds QB Peter Parrish, DB Nehemiah Pritchett for 2018 Ala-Miss Game". www.ahsaa.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Auburn lands in-state cornerback prospect, 16th commit for 2019". Saturday Down South. November 7, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  5. ↑ Green, Tom (January 2, 2023). "Nehemiah Pritchett returning to Auburn for 2023 season". al. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn CB, reportedly makes decision on 2023 season". Saturday Down South. December 30, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ Durando, Bennett. "Auburn football's Nehemiah Pritchett returns blocked field goal for touchdown". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ "No. 25 Auburn shuts out Alabama State 62-0". Auburn University Athletics. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ "D.J. James, Nehemiah Pritchett to return to Auburn football next season | Reports". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Nehemiah Pritchett Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Nehemiah Pritchett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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