The Patriots watched Williams last January at the Senior Bowl, where he was clocked as the fastest receiver, running more than 22 miles per hour. He joins a crowded wide receivers room in New England headlined by Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne, Mack Hollins and 2024 draft picks Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.

After already adding a starting left tackle and three-down running back with their first two selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots were intent on improving their pass game personnel early in the third round.