Underrated rookie manifested being drafted by Patriots, literally
Former Boston College edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins said he was going to be a Patriot long before his name was called off the draft board.
Rookie edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins had a good feeling about being selected by the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft. Since the start of the draft, he told himself over and over again that he was going to be chosen by the Patriots at some point. And in the seventh round with the 247th overall pick, it actually happened.
"I've been saying since the draft started, 'I'm going to be a Patriot. I'm going to be a Patriot,'" Hutchins said, via Patriots Wire's Sophie Weller. Hutchins was a key defender for Boston College, recording 35 combined tackles, two sacks, 3.
5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup in 10 game appearances. All in all, he finished off a college career that totaled 72 combined tackles, nine tackles for loss, 5. 5 sacks and one interception.
New Patriots EDGE Quintayvious Hutchins: "I've been saying since the draft started, 'I'm going to be a Patriot. I'm going to be a Patriot. '" ā Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) April 25, 2026 Now, Hutchins will have a chance to add a spark to the Patriots' struggling pass rush.