NY Jets have eyes on fast-rising WR prospect who could be a Day 2 steal

The New York Jets enter the 2025 NFL Draft in need of wide receiver help. The team moved on from Davante Adams and could do the same with fellow Aaron Rodgers holdover, Allen Lazard. The Jets' wide receiver room is desperately in need of reinforcements.

Luckily, the team already has its eyes on a few of the top wide receivers in this year's draft class. One name that has caught their attention is Washington State standout Kyle Williams.

Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline reported that the Jets hosted Williams on an official top-30 visit on Monday, the team's seventh known top-30 visit and their second wide receiver visit alongside Georgia's Arian Smith.

Williams is one of the fastest-rising wide receivers in this year’s draft class, having caught the attention of scouts with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. He’s currently projected as a Day 2 pick and could be a realistic target for the Jets at either No. 42 or No. 73 overall.

NY Jets eyeing Washington State WR Kyle Williams in the 2025 NFL Draft

A former three-star recruit, Williams began his college career at UNLV, where he immediately broke out as the team’s leading receiver as a freshman. He transferred to Washington State in 2023, and that’s where his career truly took off.

After an impressive junior season in which he finished with 61 catches for 843 yards and six touchdowns, Williams emerged as the Cougars' top receiver in 2024, hauling in 70 catches for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns.

At 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Williams posted a speedy 4.40 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, solidifying his claim as one of the best deep threats in this draft class.

Williams is a dynamic deep threat who consistently finds ways to separate and create big plays downfield. His long speed makes him a constant vertical threat, but it's not just his speed that makes him dangerous.

Williams pairs that with excellent ball tracking ability, particularly on deep throws. He finished 7-of-9 on contested catch opportunities of 20-plus yards in 2024, showcasing his ability to locate, adjust, and win in tight coverage down the field.

That said, Williams isn’t without flaws. He’s prone to occasional concentration drops — moments where he’s already thinking about the next move before securing the catch. While his hands aren’t a major red flag overall, the inconsistency can be frustrating

Still, for a Jets team that is looking for wide receiver depth alongside Garrett Wilson, Williams can give them the downfield presence they're currently lacking. His skill set is reminiscent of former Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, albeit without the off-field concerns.

Kyle Williams checks a lot of boxes for what the Jets could be looking for on Day 2 of the draft — a big-play threat with upside and NFL-ready separation skills. He’s a name Jets fans should definitely keep an eye on as draft weekend approaches.

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