Cody Prewitt (born December 31, 1992) is an

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from

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who is currently a free agent. He played

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at Ole Miss.

High school

Prewitt attended

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and Sylva Bay Academy in Bay Springs, where he played football and ran track. He collected 121 tackles and eight interceptions as a senior, while adding 2,406 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns. He accounted for 3,200 all-purpose yards during his senior season, helping lead his team to a 12-1 record and MAIS state semifinals. In

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, he was a standout sprinter and jumper. At the 2010 MAIS South Half Meet, he captured three state titles, winning the

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, with a jump of 1.98 meters, the

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, with a PR of 10.75 seconds, and the 200 meters, with a time of 21.84 seconds. He recorded a career-best time of 21.56 seconds in the

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at the 2010 MAIS Overall State Meet Championships. At the 2011 MAIS Overall Meet, he placed first in the

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, setting a personal-best mark of 14.14 meters. Considered a four-star recruit by ''

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'', he was rated as the 16th best athlete prospect of his class.

College career

Prewitt accepted a scholarship from the

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and played immediately as a true freshman in 2011. He started four seasons, while appearing in all 12 games, recording 32 total stops with an interception and a fumble recovery. In 2012, as a sophomore, he started every game for the Rebels, finishing second on the team with 80 tackles, while adding 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, six total passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In 2013, he was named a first-team All-American by the

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. Prewitt's six interceptions led the

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(SEC) and was tied for fourth-most by any player in the country. He finished second on the team with 70 tackles, added 13 passes defended and also had four tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

Professional career

After completion of his college career, Prewitt entered the 2015 NFL Draft. Many experts projected the senior safety would go in the middle to late rounds, but as the draft concluded Prewitt was not drafted by any team. Shortly after the draft Prewitt signed to the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. Prewitt was released from the Tennessee Titans roster on August 6, 2015.

Personal life

Cody is divorced from his high school sweetheart.

References

External links

Ole Miss Rebels bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Prewitt, Cody Living people 1992 births People from Covington, Louisiana Sportspeople from St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana American football safeties Ole Miss Rebels football players People from Bay Springs, Mississippi