Efton Chism III

New England Patriots
Wide Receiver

Personal

Age	24
Birthdate	October 26, 2001
Height	5'11"
Weight	200 lb

Draft

College	Eastern Washington
Year	2025
Pick	UDFA
Team	NE

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
0.41	5.0	0.03

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Player News

Efton Chism III: Efton Chism III Building Deep-League Redraft Appeal

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III keeps making the most of a crowded situation. Chism caught all four of his targets for 45 yards in Saturday's 24-21 preseason win over Philadelphia, moving the chains on a 24-yard catch on third down and again after an eight-yard grab. This wasn't a one-night flash, either. Chism has been working as the backup slot receiver with Tommy DeVito and the second-team offense, and Mike Vrabel praised his blocking, competitiveness and ability to show up when needed earlier this month. He made the roster as an undrafted rookie last year, though the regular-season opportunities were scarce. Chism caught three passes for 75 yards and a touchdown in eight games. The path is still ugly for redraft purposes with A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams all in the room. Chism isn't suddenly a standard-league target because of four preseason catches. He is making it harder for New England to ignore him, though, and Saturday gave deeper-league managers another reason to keep his name tucked away.

Aug. 23, 2026 9:12 AM EST