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Efton Chism
No. 86  New England Patriots
PositionsWide receiver
Kickoff returner
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2001-10-26) October 26, 2001 (age 24)
Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolMonroe
(Monroe, Washington)
CollegeEastern Washington (2020–2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2025
Receptions3
Receiving yards75
Receiving touchdowns1
Return yards383
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Efton Chism III (CHIH-zum; born October 26, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver and kickoff returner for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Early life

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Chism attended Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington, and committed to play college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles.[1]

College career

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In his first two collegiate season in 2020 and 2021, Chism made 87 catches for 1,075 yards and 12 touchdowns in 21 games for the Eagles.[2] In 2022, he made ten starts and notched 62 catches for 607 yards and six touchdowns.[3] In 2023, Chism hauled in 84 passes for 932 yards and eight touchdowns,[4] earning FCS third-team all-American honors.[5] In the 2024 season opener, he tallied 12 receptions for 173 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Monmouth.[6] In week 12, Chism hauled in 12 receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown in a win over Idaho State.[7] In the 2024 regular season finale, he set the program single-season receptions record on a 67-yard touchdown reception, which had been held by Cooper Kupp.[8] Chism finished the 2024 season with 120 receptions for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning FCS first-team All-American honors.[9] After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft and accepted invitations to participate in the 2025 Hula Bowl and the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.[10]

College statistics

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Season Team GP Receiving
Rec R/G Yds Y/G Avg Lng TD
2020 Eastern Washington 7 23 3.3 267 38.1 11.6 26 1
2021 Eastern Washington 13 57 4.4 735 56.5 12.9 36 9
2022 Eastern Washington 10 62 6.2 607 60.7 9.8 50 6
2023 Eastern Washington 11 84 7.6 932 84.7 11.1 46 8
2024 Eastern Washington 12 120 10.0 1,311 109.3 10.9 67 13
Total[11] 53 346 6.5 3,852 72.7 11.1 67 37

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+12 in
(1.79 m)
193 lb
(88 kg)
30+12 in
(0.77 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
4.71 s 1.62 s 2.72 s 4.06 s 6.77 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)
9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
16 reps
All values from Pro Day[12][13]

In the months leading up to the 2025 NFL draft, Chism had visits with six teams. On May 9, 2025, Chism signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft,[14] citing a recruitment call from head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' work with "undersized receivers" among the factors in his decision. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton also pursued Chism in the UDFA process.[15] The Patriots gave Chism a $25,000 signing bonus and an additional $234,000 in guaranteed salary; his $259,000 in guarantees is more than any of the Patriots' seventh-round draft picks received.[15] After a strong preseason, where Chism recorded 12 catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns, he survived final roster cuts and made the 53-man roster.[16]

Chism was inactive for the first five games, while working extensively with the Patriots scout team in practices.[17] Chism made his debut in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints, in which he played as a kick returner.[18] In Week 17 against the New York Jets, with Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins injured, Chism had the first regular-season catches of his NFL career. He caught both of the passes targeted at him, a 30-yard pass and a 10-yard touchdown from Drake Maye in the Patriots' 42–10 blowout win.[19][20]

Personal life

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Chism is the nephew of former FCS All-American linebacker Derek Strey.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Thompson, Dan (August 29, 2024). "'He was a different dude today': EWU's Efton Chism III leads offensive showcase in season-opening win over Monmouth". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Thompson, Dan (September 8, 2022). "'He cares about everybody': Eastern Washington receiver Efton Chism III does whatever it takes for football program". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  3. ^ "Efton Chism III". Eastern Washington University Athletics. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Thompson, Dan (November 14, 2024). "Path to the pros? EWU receivers past and present praise Efton Chism III for skill set, work ethic, toughness". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Thompson, Dan (October 24, 2024). "After Efton Chism III, who will be the next great Eastern Washington wide receiver?". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  6. ^ Thompson, Dan (September 5, 2024). "Eastern Washington receiver Efton Chism III continues to climb all-time program ranks, starting with three touchdowns against Monmouth". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  7. ^ Thompson, Dan (November 16, 2024). "EWU notebook: Receiver Efton Chism III surpasses 100 receptions". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  8. ^ Thompson, Dan (November 23, 2024). "Eastern Washington says goodbye to Efton Chism III, seniors in season-ending loss to Northern Arizona 30-18". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  9. ^ "Eastern Washington WR Efton Chism III named AP First-Team All-American". SWX Local Sports. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  10. ^ Craven, Brock. "EWU WR Efton Chism III sky-rocketing on NFL draft boards after standout Shrine Bowl". SWX Local Sports. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  11. ^ "2024 Roster - Efton Chism III - Stats". Eastern Washington Eagles Athletics. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  12. ^ "Efton Chism III College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  13. ^ "Efton Chism III RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  14. ^ "Patriots Sign Eight of Their 11 2025 Draft Picks and 16 Rookie Free Agents". Patriots.com. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  15. ^ a b "Why Patriots outbid six teams to sign undrafted rookie WR Efton Chism III". ESPN.com. May 11, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  16. ^ "Efton Chism III makes Patriots 53-man roster - CBS Boston". www.cbsnews.com. August 26, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  17. ^ Barth, Alex (October 11, 2025). "How Efton Chism has stayed involved while inactive to start his NFL career". 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  18. ^ McElroy, Jordy. "Patriots promising undrafted rookie WR set to make debut vs. Saints". The Providence Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  19. ^ "Efton Chism catches first TD of his career off a dart from Maye". www.patriots.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  20. ^ "Patriots 42-10 Jets (Dec 28, 2025) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  21. ^ Cook, Dave (October 13, 2024). "'He's Uncle Derek': Star WR Efton Chism III leads the charge as EWU honors legacy of former linebacker Strey". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
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