The New England Patriots selected edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins from Boston College in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This pick marks the team's focus on local talent.
Nov 9, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive end Quintayvious Hutchins (15) reacts after a sack against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
The New England Patriots went with some home-grown talent to close out their 2026 NFL Draft. Quintayvious Hutchins, the edge rusher out of Boston College, was selected by the team in the seventh round.
Letâs grade the pick.
Matt St. Jean: Hutchins is an undersized edge who will make the short drive down from Chestnut Hill. He was a team captain last year at Boston College who brings special teams experience in addition to 16 starts at edge. He plays with more power than his size suggests, which Mike Vrabel got to test out in person at his Pro Day. | Grade: B
Pat Lane: Hutchins doesnât have elite measurables, but he played bigger and stronger than his size would suggest. He also doesnât have elite burst off the line, but he is able to get to quarterback anyway. Time will tell if that will translate to the NFL, but theyâre awfully familiar with him as they have a ton of ties to BC, so theyâre awfully familiar obviously like his character. | Grade:
Quintayvious Hutchins is an edge rusher who played for Boston College.
Quintayvious Hutchins was drafted in the seventh round, 247th overall.
The Patriots selected Hutchins to leverage local talent and strengthen their defensive line.

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Andrew Guindon: Hutchins is a smaller-framed edge rusher, but heâs incredibly aggressive and plays with more power than youâd expect. Heâs a sound tackler and also brings special teams experience, which will help him make a push for the roster this summer. The Patriots brass is very familiar with Hutchins, whoâs a Boston College product. | Grade: B-
With the final selection in the books, the Patriotsâ 2026 draft class is now complete.
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