The Seahawks’ cornerback competition has taken on an Auburn flavor, and two former Tigers appear to be in good shape to keep their jobs even after Seattle added Terrion Arnold.
According to Field Gulls’ Mookie Alexander, Nehemiah Pritchett and Noah Igbinoghene are both positioned well enough to make the roster. That comes with Arnold now in the mix, creating more movement in a cornerback room that is still sorting itself out.
Alexander pointed to Igbinoghene’s work in camp, writing, "(Igbinoghene) had Marquez Valdes-Scantling locked down on a deep shot in the opening quarter, as well as a pressure on a blitz that forced Sam Howell into a bad third-down throw. I think he’s in good position to make the 53 alongside Nehemiah Pritchett. Terrion Arnold’s addition will make things even more interesting in the cornerback room," Alexander wrote.
Arnold’s arrival has also drawn attention because of his off-field situation. He was arrested in June in Tampa and faces eight felony charges in Florida, including pending armed robbery and kidnapping charges. The Detroit Lions released him immediately after the arrest.
For Seattle, Pritchett looks set to keep his place as a reserve corner and regular special teams contributor for a third straight season. He’s been around the Seahawks long enough now to have carved out a clear niche, and the team seems to trust what he brings.
That trust has shown up in how Mike Macdonald has talked about him this summer. The Seahawks coach said, "He's really competing and really excited for the opportunity he has," Macdonald said.
"He's making the most of it. He's making a heck of a case for carving himself a role."
Through his first two NFL seasons, Pritchett has 26 tackles and three pass deflections. Those numbers only tell part of the story at corner, but he did average more than five pass breakups per season at Auburn, and the Seahawks appear to believe he can still be disruptive if he gets a real chance in coverage.
Macdonald has been just as upbeat about Igbinoghene. He said, "Both those two guys you mentioned (Pritchett and Noah Igbinoghene) are having really good camps, and they're definitely putting their best foot forward."
Igbinoghene’s path has been a little more winding. He last stood out in 2024 with the Washington Commanders, but his 2025 season hurt his free-agent value. Even so, he signed a one-year, $1.81 million deal with Seattle this offseason, and the timing gives him a better shot to settle in than Arnold, who was added much later.
If both Auburn alums hold on, the Seahawks should have a noticeable Auburn presence when the season opens.
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