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NEFJ Scouting Report on Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest

April 25, 2026

Karon Prunty, CB HT: 6’2″ WT: 192 lbs School: Wake Forest Karon Prunty is an experienced, long-limbed cornerback who concluded his collegiate career as a standout for Wake Forest. Known for his “savvy” playstyle and high football IQ, Prunty brings a veteran presence to the secondary with over 40 career starts across multiple programs. He possesses the prototypical length that professional scouts covet in a boundary corner, combined with track-validated…

Buffalo Bills select UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell in the 4th Round

April 25, 2026

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UCONN ATHLETICS The Buffalo Bills selected UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell with the 125th overall pick in the fourth round. Bell, a Bronx native, arrives in Orchard Park following a historic final collegiate season where he emerged as one of the most prolific pass-catchers in the country. By making him the 125th selection, the Bills have invested in a highly productive playmaker who became UConn’s first-ever consensus All-American after a…

Buffalo Bills select Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry in the 4th Round

April 25, 2026

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AP PHOTO The Buffalo Bills bolstered their offensive line depth during the third day of the Draft by selecting Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry with the 102nd overall pick in the fourth round. General Manager Brandon Beane, known for his affinity for high-upside prospects with elite athletic traits, found exactly that in Bowry. The Germantown, Maryland native arrives in Orchard Park after a productive career at Chestnut Hill, where…

25 Day 3 Prospects to Watch for the Patriots

April 25, 2026

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As the NFL Draft enters its final day, the Patriots find themselves in a familiar position: looking for high-floor contributors, developmental traits, and special teams types to fill out the rest of the roster. Day 3 is where depth is built and “diamonds in the rough” are unearthed. For a team still refining its identity, the focus today will likely lean toward offensive line versatility, developmental targets for the passing……

The Patriots have drafted three players who played at one school. That’s not a coincidence

April 25, 2026

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The Patriots have drafted three players through two days of the NFL Draft and all three of them have one thing in common. All three played at one school. Something that would not have mattered five years ago but it is important in today’s ever changing football landscape. The transfer portal has changed the game of college football and the impact of it is now permeating into the NFL. We…

NEFJ Scouting Report on Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame

April 25, 2026

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Eli Raridon, TE HT: 6’6 1/8 WT: 245 lbs School: Notre Dame Eli Raridon is a towering, athletic tight end prospect who has overcome early-career injury hurdles to emerge as one of the most physically imposing targets in the nation. Standing at a legitimate 6’6″, he offers an elite frame and massive catch radius that makes him a natural mismatch against linebackers and smaller defensive backs. A former standout basketball…

Jacas the perfect Patriot in many ways

April 24, 2026

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The DNA of a New England Patriot has long been defined by toughness, versatility, and an unyielding commitment to the team. Following a season that saw the franchise return to the ultimate stage in Super Bowl LX, the Patriots appear to have found the personification of that identity in Gabe Jacas.

NEFJ Scouting Report: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois

April 24, 2026

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Gabe Jacas, EDGE HT: 6’3 5/8″ WT: 260 lbs School: Illinois Gabe Jacas is a high-motor, power-oriented edge defender who enters the draft after a decorated career at Illinois, including a standout 2025 campaign where he led the Big Ten in sacks. A former freshman All-American, Jacas has evolved from a raw athlete into a technically sound disruptor. He projects best as a 3-4 outside linebacker who can win with…

25 Day Two Prospects to Watch for the Patriots

April 24, 2026

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The Patriots enter Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear mission: improve the pass rush and provide more explosive targets for the passing game. With draft capital to spend, New England is in a prime position to address the lingering depth issues at edge rusher and defensive tackle while searching for a long-term solution at the “Y” tight end position. The following players are players the Patriots…

5 reasons why the Caleb Lomu pick is a smart pick for the Patriots

April 24, 2026

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The Patriots selection of Caleb Lomu at No. 28 overall is a classic future starter pick by Eliot Wolf and the Patriots’ front office. While the roster has immediate needs, the 2026 NFL Draft is about securing the infrastructure for Drake Maye’s long-term success. Here is why the Utah tackle is a home run pick for the Patriots.