Patriots select Dametrious Crownover and Karon Prunty on NFL Draft Day 3

2 articles · Updated · Boston Herald · Apr 25

New England added Texas A&M offensive lineman Dametrious Crownover in the sixth round and Wake Forest cornerback Karon Prunty in the fifth round, addressing offensive line and secondary needs.
Crownover, a 6-foot-7, 319-pound former tight end, brings size and versatility, while Prunty, age 24, offers speed and experience but was projected as an undrafted free agent.
These picks follow earlier selections of Utah tackle Caleb Lomu, Illinois edge Gabe Jacas, and Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon, as the Patriots continue to rebuild key roster positions through the 2026 NFL Draft.

Which rival's Day 3 draft steal will New England come to regret passing on the most?

Is tight end Eli Raridon, with two prior ACL tears, the biggest gamble in New England's 2026 draft class?

Can one fifth-round pick sufficiently replenish the depth New England traded away for its top prospects?

Did the Patriots overpay for their top draft picks by sacrificing crucial Day 3 depth?

Was Gabe Jacas worth three draft picks when other top edge rushers were still available on Day 3?

After a Super Bowl run, was an aggressive trade-up strategy the smartest path to a championship?