Patriots Draft Karon Prunty, Add Depth to Cornerback Corps

The New England Patriots have drafted cornerback Karon Prunty in the fifth round, adding a speedy and instinctive defender to their secondary. Prunty, who played at Kansas, North Carolina A and T, and Wake Forest, earned All-ACC third team honors in 2025. Despite the Patriots having established starters, Prunty will compete for backup reps alongside Kindle Vildor, Charles Woods, Kobee Minor, and Marcellas Dial. His performance in camp will determine his role in the teams defensive future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ec35134a1b95c8e