The New England Patriots added some much needed depth to their defensive edge in the closing moments of the 2026 NFl Draft. With pick 247 in the seventh and final round, the Pats selected Boston College edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins, helping to bolster one of their most notable positions of need. Hutchins served as a team captain for the Eagles in 2025 — finishing the season with 35 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and two sacks in 10 games, making nine starts. At his best, Hutchins demonstrates good play strength, as he is able to use strong hand placement to resist opposing offensive blockers. This allows him to create pressure by collapsing the pocket. Hutchins is also known to both swipe and swat blockers off his frame. The 6-foot-2, 233-pound defender is known to be proactive when pursuing plays on the perimeter, while chasing down opprotunities from the backside.…