BREAKING: Patriots host hidden-gem wide receiver Kyle Williams on reported pre-draft visit

Williams is the seventh of the Patriots’ known 30 visits.

The New England Patriots keep adding to their list of pre-draft visits. The latest reported prospect to visit Gillette Stadium is Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams, who was in town earlier this week per a report from FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz.

Williams, 22, started his college career at UNLV, where he appeared in 25 games and caught 117 passes for 1,568 yards and 9 touchdowns. He transferred to Washington State ahead of the 2023 season, and picked up right where he left off.

He had a 61-842-6 campaign in his first year with the Cougars and followed it up with a career season. In 2024, Williams was on the receiving end of 70 passes that he took for 1,196 yards and 14 TDs.

Even though his overall testing numbers are comparatively pedestrian — he posted a 6.25 Relative Athletic Score at the Scouting Combine — he has shown he can be a productive player. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound also has some attributes to work with, with his 4.40-second speed and ability to line up both inside and outside potential assets to his next-level team.

Nonetheless, Williams can best be classified as a “hidden gem” in this year’s draft class. He currently projects as an early Day 3 selection.

Williams is the Patriots’ seventh reported 30 visit ahead of this year’s draft. They also either hosted or are planning to host fellow wide receiver Jaylin Noel as well as offensive tackles Will Campbell and Aireontae Ersery, cornerback Jacob Parrish, linebacker Nick Martin, and running back Dylan Sampson.