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Patriots sign NAIA star WR to $252,000 contract after draft

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This is an intriguing pickup for New England.

Patriots sign NAIA star WR to $252,000 contract after draft originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots have never been shy about unearthing players in fascinating places.

Like their latest addition, from NAIA school Culver-Stockton College. Kyle Dixon is a wide receiver, and he's signing a $252,000 undrafted free agent deal with the Pats, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He is quite the athlete: NAIA to NFL: Former Culver-Stockton College WR Kyle Dixon is signing with the Patriots on a deal with $252,500 in guarantees.

Dixon (6-2, 220) posted a 40. 5 vertical and 10-11 broad at Mizzou pro day. Repped by Hardik Sanghavi of Exclusive Sports Group.

pic. twitter. com/Qgr2tR5QSl — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 26, 2026 Dixon put up monster numbers in the 2025 season, catching 83 passes for 1,282 yards and 12 touchdowns.