Continuing with their r them of drafting for need the Seahawks selected cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett from Auburn. The 6,0 109 pounder is a tall lanky cornerback who missed the first three games due to an injury then went on to start nine games straight games to finish his senior year. Pritchett finished the year with 22 tackles, one interception, and 3 pass breakups.
What sticks out about Pritchett is the number of times the Seahawks talked with him compared to other plays.
“ I did a Zoom with them a couple of days before my pro day. I talked with them at the Senior Bowl, and I talked to them like three days ago when they asked me background stuff, ” Pritchett said during his call with the media. There is no doubt the Seahawks were hoping to draft Pritchett who in turn was elated to be drafted by the team.
“I think they have a really good defense and a really good secondary. I think I’m an amazing piece to add to it. I have a (former) teammate there in Derick Hall. I know players like that are ready to win. I can’t wait.”
OUTLOOK
Pritchett scored an overall score of 72 for cornerbacks at the NFL combine which placed him 12 overall. His athleticism score was a 78th which ranked him 8th overall. His versatility is why the Seahawks went after Pritchett. His athleticism will allow Mike Macdonald to move him around from side to side and put him in press coverage on the inside. Special teams will provide him plenty of action on the field A slip or digression by Tre Brown, or Coby Bryant could give him some reps on defense if he is able to grasp the Mike MacDonald defense.
Strengths
- Size and athleticism to handle multiple coverage techniques.
- Outstanding arm length to slow receivers from press.
- Has the footwork to mirror and match release from his pedal.
- Matches receiver’s tempo changes outside the numbers.
- Times up ball challenges with proper angles.
- Attacks the catch point with effective rakes and slaps.
Weaknesses
- Hips can get sticky when flipping from his backpedal.
- Below-average knee bend for change of direction in space.
- Gives away coverage ground in transitions.
- Lacks ideal aggression when run heads his way.
- Stays attached to perimeter blocks for too long.
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