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 athletes were in the spotlight this week, earning recognition both locally and nationally. Both the Santa Monica Daily Press and the Los Angeles Times featured Kyle Williams ’20 as he prepares to take the Super Bowl LX stage with the New England Patriots in his rookie season.
On campus, Mariner teams delivered championship performances. Both Girls Varsity Soccer, with an undefeated season, and Boys Varsity Soccer, the reigning CIF Champions, are Camino Real League Champions! 8th Grade Girls Basketball captured its second consecutive league title, capping a standout week for SMPREP Athletics. All three teams will advance to the playoffs. Go, Mariners!
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Service to others is at the heart of Saint Monica Preparatory’s mission and our call to live faith in action. Throughout the year, SMPREP students actively serve our local community through meaningful, student-led initiatives that reflect compassion, leadership and responsibility for others.
"It’s powerful to witness how a single day of service can make such a meaningful difference for so many people.” - Allison Griffin '26
This fall, our school partnered with the parish’s annual Thanksgiving Feast, where more than 40 students volunteered their time to help serve over 1,000 meals. Students also hosted a Fall Blood Drive with the American Red Cross that helped save more than 150 lives, organized a Christmas toy drive benefiting the Joy Jewels of Youth Foundation, and assembled toiletry kits for the St. Robert’s Center during this week’s Catholic Schools Week.
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Saint Monica Preparatory students continue to thrive. We welcomed back alumni Cassidy Hart ’25 and Daniel Dyaz ’25, who spoke about their transition from SMPREP to Boston College and the University of Southern California, respectively. President Dr. Luby also connected with four Notre Dame students during a leadership conference at the University of Notre Dame, where they reflected on how their Mariner experiences laid the foundation for leadership roles in college.
As for our Class of 2026, Maile Ordonez was named a 2025 QuestBridge National College Match Scholar and matched with Emory University on a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, housing, meals and even travel back home to California! Both Valentina Chavarry and Tomas Officer earned early admission to the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts, the top-ranked film school in the country.