WR: Kyle Williams - NE

2024 Season Summary (College – Washington State)

Core Stats

• Receptions: 70

• Receiving Yards: 1,198

• Touchdowns: 14

• Games Played: 13

• Yards per Reception: 17.1

• Target Share: 25.8%

Notable Performances

• Set Washington State school record for single-season receiving touchdowns

• Holiday Bowl: 10 receptions, 172 yards, 1 TD (game-record yardage)

• Career Totals (UNLV & WSU): 248 receptions, 3,608 yards, 29 touchdowns in 50 games

College Efficiency Metrics

• Yards per Route Run vs. Power-5: 2.50 (up from 1.77 in 2023)

• YAC Leader: Ranked 1st among 2025 WR class in Yards After Catch

• Deep Ball Success: 58.3% success on 20+ yard targets (3rd among 2025 WRs)

• Career Target Share Average: ~22%

NFL Profile – New England Patriots (2025)

Draft & Measurables

• Drafted: Round 3 (69th overall)

• Height/Weight: 5'11", 190 lbs

• Athletic Testing: 4.40s 40-yard dash, 36.5" vertical, 119" broad jump

Scouting Report

• Excels vs. press coverage with a “deadly release”

• Wins with route nuance and creates YAC separation

• Effective on deep routes and versatile in multiple alignments

Role & Opportunity

• Competing for snaps behind Stefon Diggs (returning from ACL)

• Weak competition: Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne

• Early camp buzz suggests he's developing chemistry with rookie QB Drake Maye

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Matchup Leverage

• Strong against man coverage; could shine early in favorable matchups

• YAC profile fits comeback game scripts against soft late-season defenses

Rookie WR Expectations

• Most Round 3 WRs struggle in Year 1, but Williams’ efficiency and explosiveness raise his ceiling

• Role clarity and volume will determine viability in redraft

Headliner Take

Kyle Williams enters his rookie season with the Patriots in 2025 as a high-upside deep threat following a standout 2024 at Washington State, where he posted 70 catches for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. Drafted in the 3rd round, Williams brings proven big-play ability (17.1 yards per reception) and strong YAC production to a New England offense seeking explosive plays. With a relatively open depth chart behind Stefon Diggs and a developing connection with Drake Maye, Williams has a clear path to meaningful snaps. His speed and separation skills could make him a volatile but intriguing fantasy option, particularly in best-ball and deeper leagues. When it comes to normal redraft leagues though, he is nothing more than a late-round bench stash at best.