FSU linebacker Ethan Pritchard plans to walk onto field for opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard aims to walk onto the field at Doak Campbell Stadium for the team's season opener on August 29, marking 363 days since being shot in the head. Pritchard, 19, has made significant strides in his recovery, recently taking steps unaided. He has expressed gratitude for his journey and the support from the Florida State community, exemplified during an emotional return to the stadium last November. As he prepares for the upcoming season, Pritchard emphasizes resilience and determination.
- •Ethan Pritchard plans to walk out for season opener on August 29.
- •He was shot in the head a year ago and has shown remarkable recovery.
- •Pritchard walked independently in a recent video shared online.
- •The Florida State community celebrated his recovery with a warm welcome at a past game.
- •He received the Doc Fauls Rise Above Adversity Award for his perseverance.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — 'I beat death.' A year after being shot in head, FSU player vows to walk into stadium
"Nearly a year after being shot in the head, FSU LB plans to walk out for the opener — capping a 363-day recovery that’s already defied expectations.
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