Nehemiah Pritchett: 2024 NFL Draft profile and projection
Auburn is a Top-20 all-time college program in terms of producing draft picks into the NFL. According to DraftHistory.com., the Tigers have 295 all-time draft picks, which ranks No. 19 among all programs.
Auburn hopes to add to that total in the 2024 NFL Draft. There a handful of players that should hear their name called. Auburn Live will profile the top candidates to be drafted leading into the draft that is upcoming on April 25-27 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Nehemiah Pritchett
Pritchett tallied 115 tackles, five tackles for loss and three interceptions and 24 pass deflections during his five years at Auburn. He recorded over 20 tackles in each of his last four seasons, and picked of passes in three of his last four seasons with the Tigers.
According to Pro Football Focus, Pritchett only allowed receptions on 46.2 percent of targets in 2023, and only allowed 25 total yards after catch on the season. He did miss three games due to injury last season. Pritchett’s most disruptive season came in 2020, breaking up 10 passes that season.
Pritchett attended the NFL Combine and ran a 4.36 40-yard dash and jumped 34.5″ on the vertical jump. James measured in at 6-foot and 190 pounds. His 40-yard dash time was tied for 9th among all participants at the combine.
Here’s what NFL.com says about Pritchett:
Long, slender outside corner who might have improved enough in off-man coverage for consideration in most coverage schemes. Pritchett has the length to stall the release and be a route bully underneath. He’s fairly comfortable from press and will hug up on double moves and comebacks, using his length to impact throwing windows. He might need safety help over the top, as he can be a little sluggish to flip and sprint deep from his pedal, and his lateral transitions are average, allowing small separations at lateral break points. His size and length will be appealing on Day 2 of the draft, but he needs to become a more consistent tackler in run support to find consistent starting reps.
Draft projection: Round 4
