Patriots undrafted receiver an immediate standout at rookie minicamp
Patriots undrafted wide receiver Kyle Dixon impressed at rookie minicamp on Saturday.
The New England Patriots didn't draft a wide receiver, but that doesn't mean they are void of intriguing rookie options currently on their roster. Undrafted rookie wide receiver Kyle Dixon was a clear standout at the Patriots' rookie minicamp on Saturday. The former Culver-Stockton standout impressed by hauling in four catches during an 11-on-11 period.
Granted, it was only at rookie minicamp, but it was still a strong start from a player the Patriots felt strongly enough about to offer a contract with $252,000 in guaranteed money. Dixon is a reliable pass-catcher who gets in and out of his routes smoothly. He is also not an easy guy to bring down at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds.
There is plenty of college footage of him running through tackles. . @tkyles39 liked what he saw from WR Kyle Dixon at #Patriots Rookie Minicamp today: "Once team drills started, the guy was automatic...
You pay a guy that much money, you're hoping he looks like the best player on the field, and I thought he did that today. " WATCH the full… pic. twitter.