Bulked-up Kyle Williams ready for ‘night-and-day’ jump in Year 2
Williams added between five and eight pounds this offseason.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 9: Kyle Williams #18 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New England Patriots wide receiver room has already seen turnover this offseason. There could be more coming.
In the midst of the changes, second-year wide receiver Kyle Williams is focused on one thing. “Where my feet are,” he said Wednesday. As a rookie, Williams found himself in a crowded receiver room after being selected 69th overall.
That led to him playing just 31 percent of the team’s offensive snaps and catching 10 passes during the regular season. There were flashes, however, as he averaged more than 20 yards across those receptions and found the end zone three times. Speaking at the NFL Combine in February, head coach Mike Vrabel said unprompted that he was excited to see what Williams could now do entering Year 2.
The receiver is looking forward to it as well. “I would say that me now from my rookie year is going to be night and day, for sure,” said Williams. “I learned a lot just by being able to sit back.