Queensland defensive back Harry Pratt has earned national recognition in American college football after a career-best performance helped DePauw University defeat nationally ranked John Carroll 35–7.
The former Bayside Ravens junior, originally from Toowoomba, recorded 14 tackles, including nine solo stops, two interceptions and a pass breakup in the Tigers’ 31 October victory.
Pratt’s first interception came in the opening quarter, when he picked off a pass in the end zone to end a John Carroll scoring opportunity. The turnover helped spark DePauw’s opening touchdown drive.
His second interception, late in the fourth quarter, set up another Tigers touchdown and helped secure a commanding victory.
The performance earned Pratt selection to the D3football.com National Team of the Week, recognising standout individual performances across NCAA Division III.
The North Coast Athletic Conference’s official announcement, published on 3 November, detailed the Australian’s impact in the nationally ranked matchup.
Pratt was also named NCAC Defensive Athlete of the Week, with the conference recognising his performance in its weekly awards announcement.
For a player who began his American football journey in Queensland, the honours represent another significant achievement on the pathway from Australian club football to the US college game.
Coming soon on AGN
Pratt recently spoke with Aussie Gridiron Network about his experiences playing NCAA Division III football, the opportunities and challenges facing Australian recruits, and the debate surrounding athletic scholarships.
His perspective will feature alongside another Australian athlete in an upcoming original AGN feature.