FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots proceed to weaponize the offense for Drake Maye.
With their first decide within the third spherical, decide 69, the Patriots drafted extensive receiver Kyle Williams out of Washington State. A 5-foot-11 exterior receiver, Williams caught 70 passes for 1,198 yards with 14 touchdowns final season.
This marks the second straight season the Patriots drafted a receiver to attempt to assist Maye. Williams is an effective athlete with a 4.40 40-yard sprint. He visited the Patriots throughout the pre-draft course of.
Final 12 months, the Patriots drafted receiver Ja’Lynn Polk within the second spherical after which receiver Javon Baker within the fourth spherical. Regardless of having excessive hopes for each younger go catchers, final season didn’t go as deliberate. Polk caught 12 passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Baker caught one go for 12 yards.
Now, after signing veterans Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, the Patriots add one other receiver to their room. Williams will present depth and competitors on the exterior receiver spot.
Williams lined up out extensive 74% of the time final season with 25% of his snaps coming within the slot. He spent his first three seasons at UNLV earlier than transferring to Washington State. He completed fourth within the FBS with 14 landing receptions. Williams is a home-run menace with the ball in his arms, averaging 17.1 yards per reception.
The Patriots receiver room is now stacked with quite a lot of our bodies. Williams joins newcomers Diggs and Hollins. Additionally on the roster are DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, Polk, Baker, JaQuae Jackson, and John Jiles.
The Patriots have too many receivers on the roster and at this level, it wouldn’t be a shock to see the staff commerce somebody to clear area.
Williams is the third offensive decide selection for the Patriots to start out the 2025 NFL Draft. He joins deal with Will Campbell and operating again TreVeyon Henderson.
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