The New England Patriots selected cornerback Karon Prunty with the No. 171 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Prunty was a senior coming out of Wake Forest. The Patriots previously selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round, followed by Gabe Jacas and Eli Raridon . Following the selection of Prunty, New England now has four picks remaining in the 2026 Draft. Prunty saw collegiate action with the University of Kansas and and North Carolina A&T prior to his time with Wake Forest.

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2026

His selection comes after he earned Third Team All-ACC honors and was graded as the seventh-best overall defensive player in the conference.…