New England Patriots have filled their kicker vacancy by selecting Andres Borregales from Miami in the sixth round of the draft. Borregales, a two-time All-ACC selection, demonstrated remarkable accuracy in his college career, converting 94.7% of his field goals in 2024. The Patriots have faced kicker struggles recently, with last year's rookie Chad Ryland and veteran Joey Slye failing to meet expectations. Borregales's transition to the NFL brings questions about his performance in cold weather, given his background in Miami.

Despite these concerns, Borregales is eager to prove himself in the elements, inspired by Patriots legend Adam Vinatieri. The Patriots hope this selection marks a successful turnaround after two previous failures drafting kickers. Borregales is the first Miami kicker drafted since 1992, aiming to bring stability to the Patriots' special teams.