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Author: Jeff Shearer
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Auburn, Alabama – On Saturday, five former Auburn Tigers answered the call for a career change and were welcomed to the National Football League.
defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett In his first offseason appearance as a Tiger, he was selected by the Seahawks as a fifth-round pick, No. 136.
“It really feels like a dream come true,” Pritchett said. “It's something I've dreamed of all my life and just watched it on TV when I was a kid. I'm really grateful for this opportunity. I'm blessed. I want to share this moment with my friends. “I have a chance to celebrate with my family and friends, and I can't wait to see what happens next.'' ”
Late in the fifth round, the Colts selected a safety. Jaylin Simpson In No.164.
“It's something I've always wanted to do since I was a kid,” Simpson said. “My five years at Auburn have put me in a great position to be in this position. I am so blessed and grateful to have this call and to be an Indianapolis Colt.”
Fellow Auburn Cornerback dj james Seattle tied him with Pritchett at No. 192 in the sixth round, as the Seahawks invested back-to-back picks on members of the Tigers' talented secondary.
“It's something I've been working on my whole life,” Pritchett said. “I'm excited because now I'm ready to show off my skills. I have a chip on my shoulder.”
defensive tackle Justin Rogers and marcus harris Within minutes, they heard each other's names called in the seventh round. The Dallas Cowboys drafted Rodgers with the 244th pick, and the Houston Texans later selected Harris with the third pick, the 247th pick.
“It feels great,” Harris said. “I give all the glory to God. Without Him I wouldn't be here. I was able to celebrate with my friends and family and I can't express it better. I loved it.”
Once the seven-round draft concluded, opportunities continued to fall on former Auburn standouts in the form of undrafted free agent signings and invitations to training camp.
offensive lineman avery jones Signs with Tampa Bay and fellow O-lineman Gunner Britton Signed with Buffalo.
defensive back Zion Puckett He accepted an invitation to the New York Jets' minicamp.defensive lineman Mosiah Nasiri-Kite I am planning to participate in a mini camp in San Francisco. cam stats He will audition for the Baltimore Ravens.
Jeff Shearer is a senior writer at AuburnTigers.com. Follow him on Twitter: @jeff shearer
