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Patriots draft WR Kyle Williams in Round 3
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FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots continue to weaponize the offense for Drake Maye .
With their first pick in the third round, pick 69, the Patriots drafted wide receiver Kyle Williams out of Washington State. A 5-foot-11 outside receiver, Williams caught 70 passes for 1,198 yards with 14 touchdowns last season.
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This marks the second straight season the Patriots drafted a receiver to try and help Maye. Williams is a good athlete with a 4.40 40-yard dash. He visited the Patriots during the pre-draft process.
Last year, the Patriots drafted receiver Ja'Lynn Polk in the second round and then receiver Javon Baker in the fourth round. Despite having high hopes for both young pass catchers, last season didn't go as planned. Polk caught 12 passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Baker caught one pass for 12 yards.
Now, after signing veterans Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins , the Patriots add another receiver to their room. Williams will provide depth and competition at the outside receiver spot.
Williams lined up out wide 74% of the time last season with 25% of his snaps coming in the slot. He spent his first three seasons at UNLV before transferring to Washington State. He finished fourth in the FBS with 14 touchdown receptions. Williams is a home-run threat with the ball in his hands, averaging 17.1 yards per reception.
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The Patriots receiver room is now stacked with a lot of bodies. Williams joins newcomers Diggs and Hollins. Also 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 point, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the team trade someone to clear space.
Williams is the third offensive pick choice for the Patriots to start the 2025 NFL Draft. He joins tackle Will Campbell and running back TreVeyon Henderson .
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