Patriots Rumors: This Draft Pick Earned New England High Marks

Kyle Williams didn’t receive the same pre-draft buzz as other receivers, but those around the NFL clearly are high on the Patriots draftee.

“A lot of people around the NFL liked the Patriots landing Washington State WR Kyle Williams in the third round,” Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer wrote Monday. “One interesting comp I got for him: Tyler Lockett.”

Breer’s sentiments are similar to reporting from the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed, who spoke to executives who praised New England.

“I thought they had a very strong draft all the way through,” an NFC executive told Kyed.

The opinions of those around the league are similar to those in the media. The Patriots have received high marks for their draft class, including Chris Simms who specifically loved New England’s selection of Williams.