Lonnie Pryor


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Position: RB
Jersey #: 45
Date of Birth: February 22, 1990
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 224 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2013 by
First Team: TB (2013)
Last Team: TB (2013)

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Career Summary

Lonnie Pryor was a Florida State fullback who helped the Seminoles’ run game across four seasons. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Jacksonville in 2013 before Tampa Bay signed him from the Jaguars’ practice squad.

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Early Life

Pryor is from Okeechobee, Florida, where he attended Okeechobee High School before playing for Florida State.

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College Career

Pryor was a fixture in Florida State’s two-back offense and played in all 14 games with eight starts as a senior in 2012. He rushed for 376 yards and eight touchdowns on 47 carries, added 13 receptions for 117 yards, and averaged 8.0 yards per carry.

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Path to the NFL

Jacksonville agreed to terms with Pryor after the 2013 draft. The Jaguars waived him on August 31, then signed him to the practice squad the next day.

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NFL Career

Tampa Bay signed Pryor from Jacksonville’s practice squad to its active roster on November 18, 2013. Jacksonville’s transaction record identifies him as a fullback during that season.

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Career Accomplishments

Pryor earned Orange Bowl MVP honors in his final Florida State game, a 31–10 win over Northern Illinois. He carried five times for 134 yards and two touchdowns, including scoring runs of 60 and 37 yards.

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Playing Style

Florida State described Pryor as a versatile, productive fullback and an outstanding blocker. In the Seminoles’ two-back sets, he combined lead-blocking work with big-play rushing and receiving contributions.

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