FOXBORO Even after trading away former first-round pick, N'Keal Harry, the have a logjam at wide receiver.Like most NFL teams, New England elected to sit its starters and give the young players a chance to showcase their talent in live preseason action. Kendrick Bourne, Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor, and Ty Montgomery all watched from the sidelines.Kristian Wilkerson started at wide receiver along with rookie and second-year wideout .Despite all Gerald Everett Jersey three young receivers contributing, Wilkersonwas arguably the teams best offensive performer of the night. He hauled in eight receptions for 99 yards.The third-year wideoutmade the Joey Bosa T Shirts most of his chances, including catching a 33-yard dime from Brian Hoyer in the first quarter. That big play helped set up New Englands first touchdown.At halftime, the 25-year-old stood out with three catches for 53 yards.He was the go-to receiver all game long for both Hoyer and Bailey Zappe, seemingly picking up right where he left off from last years impre sive preseason and week 17 performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In that game, Not only did target him eight times, but he caught Zion Johnson Jersey four pa ses for 42 yards and two touchdowns.Scroll to Continue "There's a lot of work to do," Wilkerson said. "You just got to keep working and try to get better each game."Wilkerson is competing for the final spot on the depth chart. When asked how a preseason game can help prepare for the regular season, Wilkerson talked about timing and understanding the importance of repetition. "It allows you to shake off a Justin Jackson Jersey little rust and get your timing together." he said. "It's just all about timing and getting that feel."After going undrafted in 2020, the Tenne see Titans signed Wilkersonas an undrafted free agent. However, his tenure was short-lived as he was waived during final roster cuts. Wilkersonwas signed to the Patriots practice squadthree days later.For Wilkerson, pursuing a roster spot with the Patriots is becoming an annual event.Every time hes given an opportunity, he makes the most of it.The Southeast Mi souri State product set school records with 219 receptions for 3,540 yards and 33 touchdowns during his Redhawks career.His next opportunity will be next week whenthe Tre McKitty Jersey Patriots host the Carolina Panthers for joint practices. And then next Friday night when the two teams play each other in preseason action.