{"id":22759,"date":"2025-05-12T21:38:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T21:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=22759"},"modified":"2025-05-12T21:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T21:38:37","slug":"breaking-nfl-analyst-names-patriots-third-round-pick-a-perfect-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=22759","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : NFL Analyst Names Patriots Third Round Pick a Perfect Fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2191620094-e1747079663120.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2191620094-e1747079663120.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2191620094-e1747079663120.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2191620094-e1747079663120.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"NFL Analyst Names Patriots Third Round Pick a Perfect Fit\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Football analyst Matt Bowen released a list of 15 players taken in the 2025 NFL Draft who he believes are a fit for their new team.<\/p>\n<p>On the list was the New England Patriots\u2019 third-round pick, Kyle Williams, who was selected as the 69th overall pick out of Washington State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWilliams can operate as a vertical threat for quarterback Drake Maye and he can hit the accelerator after the catch,\u201d Bowen wrote for ESPN. \u201cWith Josh McDaniels back as offensive coordinator in New England, Williams can be schemed to get free access off the line to run the crossers and overs. He could also see some manufactured touches (screens, fly sweeps) to maximize his electric ability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bowen describes the wide receiver as a \u201cbig-play target who brings more juice to the team\u2019s wide receiver room.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Williams had 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and caught 14 touchdowns in his last season at Wazzu.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Kyle Williams On His New Quarterback<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5355240\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2191917834.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" alt=\"NFL Analyst Names Patriots Third Round Pick a Perfect Fit\" width=\"782\" height=\"531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5355240\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5355240\">\n<\/div>\n<p>The New England Patriots are heading into the first season of the Mike Vrabel era, with second-year quarterback Drake Maye behind the center.<\/p>\n<p>Vrabel and the coaching staff used the first four picks in the 2025 NFL Draft on offense.<\/p>\n<p>Kyle Williams shared his thoughts on his QB after being drafted by the Patriots.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI heard about him when he was at North Carolina. I heard the impact he made as a rookie. I\u2019m really excited to get with an established quarterback. Somebody that knows the game and is able to make all types of throws,\u201d Williams said. \u201cJust from his character and work ethic, I\u2019m excited to be a part of that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former Wazzu receiver said in a press conference on May 9th that he and Maye haven\u2019t spoken yet, but he expects to soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce [he] gets back in the building, I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll build a relationship and a bond and start to connect.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Getting Playing Time<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5355294\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg 5400w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=660,440 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2178237135-1.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"NFL Analyst Names Patriots Third Round Pick a Perfect Fit\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5355294\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5355294\">\n<\/div>\n<p>It will be an uphill battle for Kyle Williams in a crowded New England Patriots wide receiver room.<\/p>\n<p>The Patriots signed four-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year contract and also brought in former Bills receiver Mack Hollins.<\/p>\n<p>DeMario \u201cPop\u201d Douglas,\u00a0Kendrick Bourne,\u00a0Kayshon Boutte and Ja\u2019Lynn Polk are already on the roster to compete with, with some looking for a breakout season.<\/p>\n<p>According to NBC Boston\u2019s Phil Perry, Williams impressed the team and \u201clooks as advertised\u201d with \u201ca couple of really nice catches\u201d in the rookie minicamp.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thought it was a good practice for Kyle Williams, and we\u2019ll see moving forward just how much chemistry he\u2019s able to develop with a guy like Drake Maye,\u201d Perry said.<\/p>\n<p>If Williams continues to impress his coaches in training, he can look forward to playing time under Mike Vrabel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New England Patriots selected a wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft, with an analyst labeling him a good fit for the team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-england-patriots"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - 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