In Support of Ethan Pritchard: FSU Linebacker Hospitalized After Shooting
Florida State University and the broader football community are rallying in concern following a harrowing shooting incident that left freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard in intensive care. The Seminole family and fans are keeping him in their thoughts as he faces this critical moment in his life.
The Incident
On Sunday evening in Havana, Florida, law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting outside the Havana Heights Apartments. Among those injured was Ethan Pritchard, found inside a vehicle at the scene. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident. He was promptly transported to a hospital in the Tallahassee area, where he remains in critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit.
About Ethan Pritchard
Hometown: Sanford, Florida
Height & Weight: 6-foot-2, 224 pounds
Recruiting Profile: A standout at Seminole High School, Pritchard was highly regarded nationally rated among the top linebackers in his class before committing to FSU in October 2023 as an early enrollee.
2025 Season: Though he made the team and practiced with the Seminoles, he did not play in the season-opening victory over No. 8 Alabama, held just prior to the incident.
In this time of uncertainty and deep concern, Mason Pritchard’s courage, resilience, and fighting spirit are upheld in the hearts of the FSU community and beyond. His journey, a promising chapter in college football is now met with the city’s and university’s collective prayers, hoping for his full recovery.
May this moment serve as a reminder of the fragility of life and the power of community solidarity in times of need
