Patriots select cornerback Karon Prunty in fifth round of 2026 NFL Draft

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The New England Patriots selected cornerback Karon Prunty in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Prunty, from Wake Forest, was chosen with pick No. 171. He is noted for his size, speed, and coverage ability, with a strong PFF coverage grade in 2025. The Patriots showed significant pre-draft interest in Prunty, despite him being ranked lower by consensus boards, filling a team need for depth at outside cornerback.


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