Who Is FSU’s Ethan Pritchard? All About Shooting Tragedy Victim Freshman

FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard came into Tallahassee as one of those kids with a fire in his belly. Pritchard built himself into a four-star prospect at Seminole High, where he racked up 75 tackles, 11 for loss, in his junior year and helped his team go deep into the playoffs. He started as a safety but bumped up to linebacker. Despite FSU’s ups and downs, Pritchard never wavered in his commitment.

He finally suited up for his first game as a Seminole just this past weekend, days after surviving a grinding preseason that had defensive coordinator Tony White singing his praises for heart and hustle. There was no field time for him yet. But there was plenty of hope that he’d be a big part of Florida State’s next great defense. After Florida State’s season-opening 31-17 shocker against Alabama, the good energy should have carried late into the night, right? But that’s when everything went sideways. Ethan Pritchard was hospitalized on Sunday evening after being injured in a shooting in Havana, Florida. Details on his condition have not yet been released. Authorities said a man was shot near the Havana Heights Apartments and taken to a hospital. Though the sheriff’s office didn’t release a name, reports from WCTV indicate Pritchard is believed to be the victim.

BREAKING: Florida State freshman LB Ethan Pritchard was taken to the hospital after a shooting Sunday night in Havana pic.twitter.com/jcXBVMfx0X

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