Patriots rookies open up during minicamp introductions

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The New England Patriots concluded their rookie minicamp, introducing nine draftees and 12 undrafted free agents. Notable rookies shared personal stories, including Karon Prunty's family dynamics and Jam Miller's recent engagement.

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New England Patriots wrapped up rookie minicamp
Nine draftees and 12 undrafted free agents introduced
Karon Prunty shared family dynamics
Jam Miller recently got engaged
Dametrious Crownover's wife is due to give birth soon

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - MAY 09: Karon Prunty #21 of the New England Patriots during New England Patriots rookie camp on May 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New England Patriots wrapped up rookie minicamp on Sunday, and their nine draftees and 12 undrafted free agents will now join the veterans on the roster. Before fully introducing themselves to the rest of the team, five rookies who officially signed their contracts prior to Saturday’s rainy practice shared their names and fun facts with the media. Cornerback Karon Prunty led off. The Patriots’ fifth-round pick shared that he is the youngest child in his family with five older sisters. That expectedly created a hectic environment at times. “Definitely got to get to the bathroom first,” Prunty said. Two of New England’s other Day 3 picks also shared family-related updates. Seventh-round running back Jam Miller recently got engaged the day after Valentines Day. He and his fiancée, Chloe, began dating during Miller’s freshman year at Alabama. Sixth-round offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover’s wife, Makenzie, is scheduled to deliver their baby boy on Thursday. The 6-foot-7, 318 pound Crownover said the baby is expected to weigh between eight and nine pounds based on the last scan. While he was needed in Foxboro this past weekend for rookie minicamp, Crownover noted his wife is well taken care of back home and he plans to return to Texas soon before bringing his family to New England. “I’ll stay for a few days and I’ll come back,” Crownover shared. “Then in about three weeks, two weeks, my wife and my son will come up and we will probably move into an apartment or something up here.” Making that trip to New England was also a new experience for several rookies. That included sixth-round linebacker Namdi Obiazor, who did not make a pre-draft visit to Gillette Stadium. “This is my first time in New England, Boston area,” Obiazor shared. “I’m from so it’s kind of a little bit the same — north, just kind of east coast more than the midwest.” Fellow seventh-round selection was one of the players who did visit Foxboro prior to the draft. The quarterback made the trip from Texas, where he had a standout high school career in the small town of Eastland. “My dad was my high school head coach and we had 25 guys on our football team,” Morton said. “So I had to play both ways. Punt, kicked, played defensive end on third down. Did a lot of different stuff in high school.” Morton, however, hasn’t volunteered his pass-rushing skills to the Patriots. “I think we’re good right now,” he said with a laugh.

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Who are the notable rookies introduced by the New England Patriots during minicamp?

Notable rookies include Karon Prunty, Jam Miller, Dametrious Crownover, Namdi Obiazor, and Behren Morton.

What personal stories did the Patriots rookies share during minicamp?

Karon Prunty discussed being the youngest of six siblings, Jam Miller shared his recent engagement, and Dametrious Crownover mentioned his wife's upcoming childbirth.

When is Dametrious Crownover's baby expected to be born?

Dametrious Crownover's wife is scheduled to deliver their baby boy on Thursday, with an expected weight between eight and nine pounds.

Patriots rookies open up during minicamp introductions

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