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| No. 36 – New York Jets | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Jackson (Jackson, Alabama) |
| College: | Tuskegee (2021) South Alabama (2022–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jamaal Pritchett is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tuskegee Golden Tigers and the South Alabama Jaguars.
High school career
Pritchett grew up in Jackson, Alabama, and attended Jackson High School, where he lettered in football and basketball. He signed to play for the Tuskegee Golden Tigers.[1][2]
College career
Tuskegee
As a freshman in 2021, Pritchett recorded 29 receptions for 528 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games.[3]
South Alabama
Pritchett transferred to South Alabama as a walk-on in 2022.[4] During the 2022 season, he made two catches for 24 yards in eight games.[5]
Pritchett was placed on scholarship for the 2023 season.[3] During the 2023 season, he played in all 13 games and started 10 of them, finishing the season with 57 receptions for 883 yards and eight touchdowns.[5]
During the 2024 season, he played in 12 games and started 11 of them, finishing the season with 91 receptions for 1,126 yards and nine touchdowns.[5]
On December 20, 2024, Pritchett declared for the 2025 NFL draft.[6]
On January 15, 2025, Pritchett accepted an invite to play at the 2025 Senior Bowl.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
170 lb (77 kg) |
29+3⁄4 in (0.76 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.47 s | ||||||||
| All values from Pro Day[8] | ||||||||||||
Pritchett signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025.[9]
Personal life
Pritchett is cousins with Seattle Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett.[10]
References
- ^ @jamaalpritchett (April 7, 2021). "🙏🏾blessing" (Tweet). Retrieved March 10, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Pritchett to play at Tuskegee". South Alabamian. April 21, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Stephenson, Creg (August 18, 2023). "South Alabama wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett placed on scholarship". AL.com. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (January 28, 2025). "Jamaal Pritchett looking to continue South Alabama's NFL legacy". AL.com. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Jamaal Pritchett College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ "Pritchett declares for NFL draft". South Alabamian. December 24, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ O'Donnell, Pat (January 15, 2025). "Jackson native, South Alabama wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett accepts Senior Bowl invite". WKRG-TV. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "Jamaal Pritchett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan; Allen, Eric (May 9, 2025). "Jets Sign 15 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (August 11, 2023). "'He's a baller': South Alabama walk-on receiver Jamaal Pritchett ticketed for major role in 2023". AL.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.