India, Oct. 10 -- Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was released from the hospital nearly six weeks after surviving a gunshot wound to the back of the head. The university confirmed Thursday that he is now alert, responsive, and able to communicate as he continues his recovery, according to ESPN. He will be transferred from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for further treatment.

In a video shared on Instagram Stories by quarterback Tommy Castellanos, the entire Florida State team was seen cheering for Ethan Pritchard a she was wheeled out of the hospital on a stretcher, showing support ahead of his transfer to Jacksonville for rehabilitation.

The school said in a statement, "We are t...