New England Patriots rookie receiver Kyle Williams has chosen to fill some very big shoes as he enters his first season.
Perhaps it is more appropriate to say that he is adopting one of the most venerable jersey numbers in franchise history.
Williams, on Thursday, revealed that the history of the Patriots organization played a significant role when choosing his number for 2025 and hopefully beyond. With his previously-chosen collegiate options already off the table, the Pats’ third-round choice in April’s draft decided to pay homage to revered Patriots’ alumnus by selecting number 18.