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Patriots Rookie Kyle Williams Stakes Claim With ‘Don’t Drop the Money’ Approach

The third-round pick from Washington State has honed his catch-first mindset to inject YAC explosiveness into a receiver corps lacking a 1,000-yard threat since 2019

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Overview

  • NFL.com deputy editor Gennaro Filice projected Williams to the All-Rookie Team based on his explosiveness and raw playmaking ability despite being undersized
  • Williams amassed 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024, showcasing 4.4 speed and a knack for contested catches
  • He emphasizes securing every opportunity—calling each reception a “bag of money”—as he competes for snaps in New England’s revamped passing attack
  • The Patriots reshaped their wide receiver room with additions like Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, but Diggs’s return timeline remains uncertain as he recovers from a torn ACL
  • New England has not fielded a 1,000-yard receiver since Julian Edelman in 2019, underscoring the urgency behind this offseason overhaul