Injured FSU Linebacker Ethan Pritchard Defies Odds, Returns to Practice

In a heartwarming turn of events, Ethan Pritchard, the Florida State freshman linebacker, has made a remarkable comeback to the team's practice on November 14, 2025. Just over two months ago, Pritchard was the victim of a tragic incident, sustaining a gunshot wound to the head the day after the Alabama game.

Pritchard spent over a month in intensive care at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, but his determination and resilience have been truly inspiring. On November 13, 2025, he was released from the Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, where he had been working tirelessly on his recovery.

Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Pritchard's return to the FSU football facility was described as "electric" by the team's executive associate director of sports medicine, Jerry Latimer. Pritchard's teammates, coaches, and staff members showered him with love and support as he continues his journey towards walking again.

Pritchard is expected to make his first appearance at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 15, 2025, when the Seminoles take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in their final home game of the season. The team is looking to pick up its fifth win, and Pritchard's presence is sure to provide an emotional boost to the players and fans alike.