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College Football’s YAC King Jamaal Pritchett Looks Like a Fit for the Commanders’ Offense

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Jamaal Pritchett, WR
School: South Alabama | Conference: Sun Belt
College Experience: Senior | Age: ?
Height / Weight: 5’8” / 166 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 7th Round-UDFA

Player Comparison: Jacob Cowing/Greg Dortch

College Statistics

Receiving & Rushing Table
Receiving Rushing Scrimmage
Season Team Conf Class Pos G Rec Yds Y/R TD Y/G Att Yds Y/A TD Y/G Plays Yds Avg TD Awards
2022* South Alabama Sun Belt FR WR 8 2 24 12.0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0.0 2 24 12.0 0
2023* South Alabama Sun Belt SO WR 13 57 883 15.5 8 67.9 0 0 0 0.0 57 883 15.5 8
2024* South Alabama Sun Belt SR WR 12 91 1127 12.4 9 93.9 1 3 3.0 0 0.3 92 1130 12.3 9
Career 33 150 2034 13.6 17 61.6 1 3 3.0 0 0.1 151 2037 13.5 17
Provided by CFB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 4/9/2025.
Punt & Kick Returns Table
Punt Returns Kick Returns
Season Team Conf Class Pos G Ret Yds Y/Ret PRTD Ret Yds Y/Ret KRTD APYd Awards
2022* South Alabama Sun Belt FR WR 8 2 25 12.5 0 1 13 13.0 0 62
2023* South Alabama Sun Belt SO WR 13 3 42 14.0 0 1 13 13.0 0 938
2024* South Alabama Sun Belt SR WR 12 12 183 15.3 1 0 0 0 1313
Career 33 17 250 14.7 1 2 26 13.0 0 2313
Provided by CFB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 4/9/2025.

Player Overview

Jamaal Pritchett, an Alabama native, began his college career at Tuskegee University in 2021. After making 27 catches for 488 yards and three touchdowns, he wanted to challenge himself against better competition. This led to him transferring to South Alabama and walking on to the football team. He made the team, but saw very little action in 2022. The next year, Pritchett broke out. His eight touchdown receptions led the Jaguars and earned him an All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention. For his last season in Mobile, Pritchett topped 1,000 yards on 91 catches, leading the nation in yards after the catch with 759. He was named All-Sun Belt First Team after being one of the most productive receivers in college.

Strengths

  • Has speed to beat defenders deep and outrun angles
  • Hands are reliable with very good ball tracking
  • Extends catch radius with vertical leap, showing good body control
  • Excels after the catch; a tough runner considering his size
  • Added value as a returner

Weaknesses

  • Often schemed open off of motion
  • Not a lot of reps where he beats press coverage
  • Would like to see more diversity in his routes
  • Struggles as a blocker

Let’s See His Work

How does he fit on the team

Kliff Kingsbury runs an offense that likes to get the ball out quickly to playmakers and let them make plays. Players like Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and Austin Ekeler can thrive in a system like this. Even a player like Dyami Brown found success late in the season turning short passes into long gains. With his and Olamide Zaccheaus’ departure and Jamison Crowder not being re-signed, the team could be looking for more options that provide yards after the catch.

Jamaal Pritchett made his mark last season with his play after the catch. While a lot of that was based on scheme, the attributes that Pritchett possesses help him find success with the ball in his hands. He has good speed and quickness and is tougher to bring down than his size suggests. His size will limit him to the slot, but a creative offensive mind can find ways for Pritchett to contribute. Kingsbury has utilized smaller receivers such as Greg Dortch in the short and intermediate area of the field, and Pritchett could develop into that role. He is likely to provide depth at the slot receiver position with the chance to be the team’s punt returner.