Karon Prunty was drafted No. 171 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 31 · #171 overall
Karon Prunty Wake Forest Draft
Karon Prunty was drafted No. 171 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Karon Prunty came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Hometown
- Portsmouth, VA
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Karon Prunty.
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ohio State
Alabama
Wake Forest in the 2026 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Karon Prunty in the 2026 NFL Draft
Karon Prunty is a Defensive back out of Wake Forest selected No. 171 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Wake Forest has produced 65 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Karon Prunty drafted?
Karon Prunty was selected No. 171 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/karon-prunty.
What college did Karon Prunty play for?
Karon Prunty played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Karon Prunty's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/karon-prunty.