Quick Info
| Profession | American football linebacker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/2006 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Sanford, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Ethan Pritchard
Pritchard returned to Doak Campbell Stadium in a wheelchair on a Saturday to reunite with his Florida State teammates while he continued rehabilitating. His father said he was determined to walk again and to play football for the Seminoles.
Ethan Pritchard returned to Florida State's campus nearly three months after being shot in late August 2025. Reports said he had been discharged from the hospital and later continued rehabilitation after the shooting, which left him in critical condition and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot on a Sunday night while visiting family in Havana, Florida, and was listed in critical but stable condition. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into the shooting. He did not play in the Seminoles' upset win over Alabama that weekend.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Florida State Seminoles linebacker |
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| Current Status | Active college football player |
| Notable Event | Was shot in the back of the head in Havana, Florida, in late August 2025 and later began rehabilitation |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
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| Weight | 224 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Seminole High School |
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| College | Florida State University |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Grew up in Sanford and attended Seminole High School. |
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Family
| Father | Earl Pritchard |
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Career
| College Team | Florida State Seminoles |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Recruiting Notes | Four-star recruit from Seminole High School; committed to Florida State in October 2023. |
| High School Highlights | Moved from safety to linebacker as a sophomore; recorded strong tackling numbers and helped Seminole reach multiple regional finals. |
| Jersey Number | 35 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played safety before switching to linebacker in high school. | |
| 2. Selected Florida State over offers from Miami, Florida, and UCF. | |
| 3. Was listed among top linebacker recruits nationally. | |
| 4. Publicly reported recovery from a serious gunshot injury in 2025. |
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