Jimmy Kibble is the third receiver signed and, once again, a small-school prospect. He played FCS football for Georgetown in the Patriot League. He recorded a 1,000-yard season in his final year.

Patriots Sign 4 UDFA Wide Receivers And Counting

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The New England Patriots did not select a single wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, they are already making up for lost time. In the less than 24 hours since the draft ended, the Patriots have already agreed to terms with four wideouts.

Most interesting of the bunch is Cluver-Stockton wide receiver Kyle Dixon. Dixon racked up 24 touchdowns over the past two seasons at the NAIA level. He received a $250,000 signing bonus.

They also signed Nick DeGennaro from James Madison University. DeGennaro is a six-foot, 190-pounder who bounced around from team to team in his collegiate career. He ran a blazing 4.39 forty-yard dash at his Pro Day.

Jimmy Kibble is the third receiver signed and, once again, a small-school prospect. He played FCS football for Georgetown in the Patriot League. He recorded a 1,000-yard season in his final year.

Cameron Dorner is the final receiver signed. He comes from the biggest college, playing his final season for North Texas, where he earned All-Conference honors.

Patriots sign NAIA star WR to $252,000 contract after draft

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye

The New England Patriots have never been shy about unearthing players in fascinating places.

Like their latest addition, from NAIA school Culver-Stockton College.

Kyle Dixon is a wide receiver, and he’s signing a $252,000 undrafted free agent deal with the Pats, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

He is quite the athlete:

Dixon put up monster numbers in the 2025 season, catching 83 passes for 1,282 yards and 12 touchdowns.

The year prior, he had caught 60 passes for 1,112 yards and 12 more TDs.

The Patriots have a pretty crowded WR depth chart, and it’ll only be more full if they trade for A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles.

By the same token, they gave out one of this year’s biggest UDFA contracts to bring Dixon aboard. Clearly, they’re fans of what he can do.

It’s never easy to transition up to such a higher level, but the Patriots are giving Dixon a chance, and now it’s up to him.