Three things to know about Seahawks fifth-round pick Nehemiah Pritchett

With pick 136 of the 2024 NFL draft, the Seahawks selected cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett of Auburn. Here are three things to know about Pritchett.

Drafted: Fifth round, 1^st pick (136th overall).

Height: 6-0.

Weight: 190.

Birth date: Feb. 11, 2001.

Hometown: Jackson, Ala.

Here are three things to know about Nehemiah Pritchett.

• Five-year performer at Auburn who started the final three seasons. Pritchett was a rotational nickel in 2021 who covered slot receivers before moving to the boundary corner the past two seasons.

• In nine games last season, Pritchett had 18 tackles, one interception and deflected three passes. He allowed just 12 receptions, which was the fewest among SEC defensive backs, and surrendered just two completions of more than 15 yards.

• Pritchett clocked a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine this year. It was the fifth-fastest time among cornerbacks and the eighth-fastest time among all players at the event. He said he ran a 4.28 in the 40 while training for the combine. Pritchett will be one of the fastest players on the Seahawks along with Tariq Woolen and D.K. Metcalf.

Quote to note

“I think it helped a lot because it wasn’t that many corners that ran [at the combine] to be honest, but I knew I could run. It’s been in my blood. I’ve been fast all my life, so I was ready for that moment. To be honest, I wanted to run lower, but I was cool with the 4.36.” — Pritchett on running the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine.

What the scouts say

“For the NFL, Pritchett has the size and speed to be a starting outside cornerback after he gets some development under pro coaches. Pritchett does a really nice job of blanketing big receivers and has no issues with tall, long wideouts. Thanks to his speed and athleticism, Pritchett is very solid at running with them but also shows the ability to press them at the line. For coverage, Pritchett has the versatility to handle press-man, off-man or zone duties.

“The issues that Pritchett will have to work on for the NFL is covering speed receivers. Fast wideouts give him issues, and he will give up separation to speedy players. Pritchett has issues preventing separation at the top of the route when going against a receiver with good speed.” — Charlie Campbell, Walter Football