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NFL legend claims Patriots 'got a real one' with rookie wide receiver

NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. believes the New England Patriots "got a real one" in rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams.

The Patriots certainly hope so considering the many misses they've had at the wide receiver position in previous drafts. Williams, the 69th overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft, was known as one of the best pure separators in the class.

He is coming off a 2024 season that saw him record 70 catches for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. Smith is a former elite NFL receiver and current analyst/commentator. If anyone has an eye for talent at wide receiver, it would be the former five-time Pro Bowler.