He played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks over a nine-year career.
His athletic talent attracted attention from collegiate football programs from across the nation.
Pritchard eventually accepted an athletic scholarship offer from head coach Bill McCartney of the University of Colorado.
There, Pritchard was a versatile player who excelled at a variety of positions, including wide receiver, kick returner, and running back.
That same year he was named the most valuable player on CU's national championship team, the only one in school history.