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Patriots reportedly sign first draft pick to rookie contract
TL;DR
The New England Patriots have signed their first draft pick, cornerback Karon Prunty, to a four-year rookie contract worth $4.81 million. The deal includes a fully-guaranteed signing bonus of $434,868.
Key points
- New England Patriots sign first draft pick Karon Prunty
- Contract is a four-year deal worth $4.81 million
- Includes a fully-guaranteed signing bonus of $434,868
- Prunty was the 171st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Played college football at Kansas, North Carolina A&T, and Wake Forest
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Sep 11, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Keenan Jackson (8) celebrates a first down against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Karon Prunty (3) in second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images | Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images
Less than a week removed from the 2026 NFL Draft being wrapped up, the New England Patriots have signed their first selection to a rookie contract. Fifth-round cornerback Karon Prunty and the Patriots have reached an agreement on a four-year deal, as first reported by Christopher Price of the Boston Globe.
Per the rookie wage scale, Prunty’s contract will have a total value of $4.81 million and include a fully-guaranteed $434,868 signing bonus.
Prunty, 24, joined the Patriots as the 171st overall pick in the draft last Saturday. He is coming to New England off a six-year college career that included stops at Kansas and North Carolina A&T before wrapping up in 2025 with a one-year stint at Wake Forest.
In total, he started all 55 games he appeared in and totaled 166 tackles as well as seven interceptions, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He also broke up 30 passes and was voted third-team All-ACC in his final season.
As a Patriot, Prunty is projected to compete for a backup cornerback and special teams spot this summer. Primarily an outside cornerback, he will be part of a depth chart headed by and .
Q&A
What is the value of Karon Prunty's rookie contract with the Patriots?
Karon Prunty's rookie contract with the Patriots is valued at $4.81 million.
How long is Karon Prunty's contract with the New England Patriots?
Karon Prunty's contract with the New England Patriots is for four years.
Which college teams did Karon Prunty play for before joining the Patriots?
Karon Prunty played for Kansas, North Carolina A&T, and Wake Forest before joining the Patriots.
