Etene Pritchard brings high-end tackling and playmaking juice to SDSU’s linebacker room
In the 2025 season, Etene Pritchard arrives at San Diego State as a three-star freshman with a résumé that screams production: 273 high school tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, and five interceptions at Pittsburg (Calif.). He’s praised for range, blitz timing, and coverage ability, and his intensity shows up on every snap—classic linebacker energy with some ball-hawking spice. The main question is frame and polish, not effort: he’s listed around 6-1 and 175-200 pounds, so adding strength will matter, but the upside is obvious.
