Patriots reportedly sign first draft pick to rookie contract
The New England Patriots have signed fifth-round draft pick Karon Prunty to a four-year rookie contract. Prunty, a cornerback from Wake Forest, will receive a total of $4.81 million with a $434,868 fully guaranteed signing bonus. He is expected to compete for a backup and special teams role during the upcoming rookie minicamp.
- ▪Karon Prunty was selected 171st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
- ▪He signed a four-year contract worth $4.81 million, including a fully guaranteed $434,868 signing bonus.
- ▪Prunty played college football at Kansas, North Carolina A&T, and Wake Forest, starting all 55 games he appeared in.
- ▪He recorded 166 tackles, seven interceptions, and 30 pass breakups over his college career.
- ▪Prunty will participate in the Patriots' rookie minicamp starting May 8 at Gillette Stadium.
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