Patriots' Fifth-Round Gem Shines | New England Patriots News

Patriots surprise fans by drafting 24-year-old cornerback Karon Prunty in the fifth round—despite him being overlooked and older than typical rookies. But don’t count him out: his rare man-to-man coverage skills, football IQ, and deep study habits wowed coaches, especially after his pre-draft visit. He’s already flashing potential, snagging an interception for a TD in practice, and is set to start on special teams while rotating in on defense. The team loves what they’ve seen so far, and Prunty himself is thrilled to be in New England. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/4c1a5d16981039ca