Privett attended the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, where he played four seasons of varsity soccer.
In four seasons with the Nittany Lions, Privett made 68 appearances, scoring 14 goals and tallying 13 assists.
In his junior season, he was named to All-Big Ten Conference Second Team, and garnered Third Team All-North Region accolades from United Soccer Coaches while leading the Big Ten Conference in goals scored (9).
[6][7][8] On February 24, 2023, Privett signed a professional deal with the Major League Soccer side.
[9][10][11] He made his first team debut for Charlotte on April 25, 2023, appearing as a 64th-minute substitute during a 4–1 win over USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta in the U.S. Open Cup.