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The Patriots revamped the wide receiver room this offseason signing veteran free agent Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins and drafting Kyle Williams out of Washington State.

The goal was to fortify a receiver room that has been underproducing for the past six years. The receiver position now has depth and enough talent that the Patriots passing game should be much better.

Here is our wide receiver preview.

Stefon Diggs, 6-0, 191, Maryland: Diggs gives the Patriots the much needed number one receiver they have lacked for years. Coming off an ACL injury suffered last October, Diggs appears to be fully healthy and ready to contribute. He did not participate in team and group periods in the OTA’s and mini camp, but Diggs did participate in individual periods and looked like he is ready to go physically. Aside from his controversial video last month, Diggs has been everything the Patriots have asked for thus far. He has been a leader and he has fit into the offense seamlessly.

Kendrick Bourne, 6-1, 205, Eastern Washington: Bourne had his best season as a Patriot under Josh McDaniels in 2021. Now fully healthy and ready to contribute, Bourne should be a much bigger part of the offense this season. A versatile receiver who can operate as the X, F and Z, Bourne will do a variety of different things in the Patriots offense. From perimeter screens, jet and fly sweeps and gadgets. Bourne will touch the ball in a myriad of ways just like the last time he played for McDaniels.

Mack Hollins, 6-4, 221, North Carolina: Do not let people fool you. Mack Hollins is a terrific addition to this receiver room. Aside from his Tik Tok videos and social media presence, Hollins brings size, big play ability and production. He scored 5 touchdowns on 31 catches for 358 yards. Hollins will begin the season on the PUP list but once healthy, he will give the Patriots a big target in the passing game and he will be a key member of the special teams.

Ja’Lynn Polk, 6-1, 203, Washington: Will Ja’Lynn Polk make this team? That is the $64,000 dollar question. Polk showed flashes last summer and during the season but he never fully developed and regressed. Polk has good size and the skill level of a first or second receiver but he has to play to that level this summer. If he does not, he may find himself on the outside looking in. A strong start on Wednesday will go a long way in helping him get the offensive coaching staff’s attention early.

Kayshon Boutte, 5-11, 197, LSU: Boutte finished last season with 43 receptions for 589 yards and 3 touchdowns. He came on at the end of the season but his standing on the roster is far from secure. Boutte has the size and the skill to be a three difference maker but consistency has been a problem and it remains to be seen how well he will fit into McDaniels system. He will have beat out three other receivers in order to stick.

DeMario Douglas, 5-8, 192, Liberty: On paper, Douglas should thrive in McDaniels offense as a slot receiver. We all know the prolific production of Wes Welker, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola in this system but is Douglas the same player? Not really. He is a better athlete than those three but he doesn’t have the elite level route running and ability to separate as cleanly on breaks. Douglas will get plenty of opportunities to make plays in space in this system but it is year three and Douglas needs to start producing to his reputation. His reputation is that he is a big play receiver but we have not seen that from Douglas consistently enough.

Javon Baker, 6-1, 202, UCF: A year ago, the book on Baker told a different story. The rookie wide receiver was being as a big play savior of the Patriots offense. He was going to the big X receiver the offense has lacked in recent years. Instead, Baker was a healthy scratch the majority of the season and he failed to develop. Now Baker needs to come in, have a strong camp and beat out three other receivers for a spot on the roster. A far cry from a year ago when he was hailed as a big play savior and the boundary receiver the Patriots were yearning. We will find out this summer if Baker has what it takes to live up to his potential.

Kyle Williams, 5-11, 190, Washington State: Williams is the latest receiver to come to Foxboro with high expectation. The size, big play speed and college production is all there. Williams is a savvy route runner who can separate on route breaks and once in space, he can fly. He is truly the big play threat this offense desperately needs. Will Williams do what Polk and Baker could not do last year? That remains to be seen but there is no doubt he is more talented and could potentially develop into the number three receiver in this offense this season.

Efton Chism III, 5-10, 198, Eastern Washington: Chism was the star of rookie mini camp and mini camp in June. He ran clean, crisp routes, showed an ability to separate on breaks and he caught everything thrown his way. The undrafted free agent has gone from a player who could compete for a roster spot to now having a strong chance to make the practice squad at least. Chism’s production in college proves that despite a slow forty time, he has the requisite traits to thrive in McDaniels offense. He is going to be a player to watch in training camp and beyond.

John Jiles, 6-3, 220, West Florida: Jiles spent last training camp with the New York Giants after signing as an undrafted free agent out of West Florida. He has good size and ball skills but he profiles as a big X receiver who can compete in contested catch situations and box out on slant routes and back shoulder fades. The size is intriguing but does Jiles have enough skill to compete for a roster spot? We will see.

Jeremiah Webb, 5-11, 198, South Alabama: Webb will begin camp on the active/non-football list. Once he returns, he will be another receiver who will compete for the final receiver spot on the roster. Webb is primarily a Z or F but could play the X as well. He has good physical traits and could surprise.

DeMeer Blankumsee, 5-10, 192, Memphis: Blankumsee has good size and fits the mold of what the Patriots are looking for in terms of measurables. Despite that, he is a long shot to make the roster.