Kobee Minor

Cornerback, New England Patriots. 2025 draft 257th overall (last pick, "Mr. Irrelevant").

Quick Facts

• Position: CB
• Current team: New England Patriots (NE)
• Draft: 2025, 7th round (257th overall)
• Age: 24 (July 8, 2002)
• College: Memphis (2024), Indiana (2023), Texas Tech (2020-2022)
• Measurables: 5'11", 188 lbs, 4.56s 40-yard dash, 7.23s 3-cone drill

2026 Outlook

Facing long odds for roster spot after ineffectual 2025 rookie season (effective redshirt year). Patriots added Karon Prunty (5th round) and veteran Kindle Vildor in free agency, stacking competition. Unlikely to crack 53-man unless special teams contribution materializes (per Patriots scouting report: Kobee Minor is trying to shed the 'Mr. Irrelevant' label).

Role / Depth Chart

Depth cornerback (perimeter). Behind Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis, Marcus Jones (established trio). Special teams role likely his best path to regular snaps. Non-guaranteed $1.01M contract for 2026, not guaranteed Top 51 status.

Fantasy Relevance

Defensive depth only - no fantasy value as defensive player.

Recent News

• 2026-05-28 — Patriots scouting report: Kobee Minor is trying to shed the ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ label (Patriots scouting report: Kobee Minor is trying to shed the ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ label)
• 2026-05-28 — Patriots scouting report: Kobee Minor is trying to shed the 'Mr. Irrelevant' label (Patriots scouting report: Kobee Minor is trying to shed the 'Mr. Irrelevant' label)

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