Kyle Williams: From Saint Monica to the NFL Draft
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Kyle Williams: From Saint Monica to the NFL Draft
UPDATE: We're proud to share that Saint Monica alum Kyle Williams ‘20 was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (overall pick number 69) in the National Football League Draft!
Next April during the National Football League Draft, our eyes will be on Saint Monica alum and Washington State University wide receiver Kyle Williams ‘20. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Williams honed his football skills here at Saint Monica, leading to a standout prep career. During his senior season, he played a key role in helping the Mariners achieve a 7-2 record, catching 31 passes for 763 yards and nine touchdowns - an incredible 24.6 average yards per catch.
Williams has proven to be a remarkable force to be reckoned with at Washington State University (WSU). In 2024, he helped the Cougars to an 8-5 record, recording 70 catches for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. His ability to stretch the field and make plays in critical moments was pivotal to the Cougars' success. He averaged an impressive 17.1 yards per catch and had five 100-yard games, showcasing consistency and big-play ability.
Williams’ success at WSU placed him in the program's record books, ranking second in single-season receiving touchdowns and fourth in receiving yards. One of his most memorable moments came in the 2024 Holiday Bowl, where he broke the record for receiving yards with 172 yards on 10 catches, including a 66-yard touchdown. As he continues to make waves in college football, his future in the professional ranks looks bright with scouts closely following his every move. Read more on NFL.com.
WSU quarterback Zevi Eckhaus summed up Williams’ impact on the team perfectly: "Kyle Williams is one of the most dedicated and hardest workers I’ve had the opportunity to play with. I think that his loyalty to stick it out for the bowl game and then go on to have the performance that he had will forever cement himself as one of the greatest players to put on a Washington State jersey. I’m very excited to see him thrive at the next level in the coming months and for years to come!"
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Saint Monica Preparatory is proud to welcome back Nathalie Rayes ‘92, the former U.S. Ambassador to Croatia, to deliver the keynote address at our 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. Her career spans public service, private sector leadership, nonprofit advocacy and diplomacy—embodying the values we aim to instill in every student.
The following week, Rayes also has the honor of returning to her university alma mater, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, to deliver commencement addresses at both its undergraduate and graduate ceremonies.
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Saint Monica Preparatory students are making waves beyond our campus. This month, both the Los Angeles Times and CBS News' "Inside SoCal" featured three of our seniors, all recipients of four-year, full college tuition and housing scholarships through the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship. SMPREP junior Tomas Officer finished in first place at UCLA's Open Mind Film Festival, while senior Lucy Lopez was recognized by the L.A. Archdiocese for this year’s Archdiocesan Christian Service Award. Senior Micaela Patajo took home Gold in the Speed category at the 2025 USA Climbing National Team Trials, while two Mariner juniors are among the 2025 Founding Forward National Essay Winners.
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Mariner Boys Golf had a record-setting season, securing the league championship title with only one loss in its overall 14-1 record. Mariners made it all the way to the CIF Team Championship, where they missed the cut by only 11 strokes. Mariner Softball secured second place in Camino Real League play, while Mariner Baseball pulled off an historic win vs. Paramount - the first win in CIF Playoffs for Mariner Baseball in 20 years!
Track & Field, Boys Volleyball, as well as Middle School Golf and Track & Field athletes all also made the highlight reel this spring. SMPREP hosted a Signing Ceremony last week for four of its senior athletes continuing their achievements at the collegiate level. Congratulations, Mariners!