Nehemiah Pritchett

American football player (born 2001)

American football player

Nehemiah PritchettNo. 28 – Seattle Seahawks

Position:| Cornerback
Personal information
Born:|  (2001-02-11) February 11, 2001 (age 24)[1]
Jackson, Alabama, U.S.
Height:| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:| 188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:| Jackson
College:| Auburn (2019–2023)
NFL draft:| 2024: 5th round, 136th pick
Career history

* Seattle Seahawks (2024–present)

Roster status:| Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
| Total tackles:| 12

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Pass deflections:| 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

## Early life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables  Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump

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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 s | 1.49 s | 2.56 s | 4.26 s | 7.09 s | 34.5 in
(0.88 m) | 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11]

Pritchett was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 5th round (136th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.[12]

On July 18, 2024, Pritchett was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.[13] On July 23, he was removed from the NFI list after he passed his physical.[14]

## References

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1. ^ a b "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. ^ Holtsford, David (December 10, 2018). "Alabama All-Star Team Adds QB Peter Parrish, DB Nehemiah Pritchett for 2018 Ala-Miss Game". AHSAA News. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
4. ^ Farner, Keith (November 7, 2018). "Auburn lands in-state cornerback prospect, 16th commit for 2019". Saturday Down South. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
5. ^ Green, Tom (January 2, 2023). "Nehemiah Pritchett returning to Auburn for 2023 season". AL.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
6. ^ Hunte, Sydney (December 30, 2022). "Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn CB, reportedly makes decision on 2023 season". Saturday Down South. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
7. ^ Durando, Bennett (September 11, 2021). "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. September 11, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
9. ^ Silva, Richard (December 30, 2022). "D.J. James, Nehemiah Pritchett to return to Auburn football next season". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
10. ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "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.
12. ^ Gilbert, John (April 27, 2024). "NFL Draft 2024 Results: Seahawks select Nehemiah Pritchett at No. 136". Field Gulls. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
13. ^ Boyle, John (July 18, 2024). "Seahawks Place Seven On Physically Unable To Perform List Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
14. ^ Forness, Tyler (July 24, 2024). "Seattle Seahawks Rookie CBs Pass Physicals, Removed From NFI List". SI.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.

## External links

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* Seattle Seahawks bio
* Auburn Tigers bio

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