Patriots rookie WR torched Travis Hunter on this one-on-one route
Patriots rookie WR torched Travis Hunter on this one-on-one route
The New England Patriots drafted Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams with the 69th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Friday night.
Williams was a big-time playmaker at the collegiate level, and he proved it with multiple highlight reel plays, including winning a one-on-one matchup against top-two draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
Williams can be seen selling an inside route, cutting back outside and running right by Hunter for an easy touchdown reception. It was plays like that one that add to the narrative that Williams is one of the best pure separators in this entire draft class.
Williams recorded 70 catches for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. He was a dynamic playmaker for the Cougars, and the expectation is that he'll be the same for the Patriots and second-year quarterback Drake Maye.
At the very least, he'll be a solid No. 2 option across from four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs. The wide receiver position in New England that has long been considered a major weakness for the team is beginning to show signs of life once again.
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