Efton Chism
| No. 86 – New England Patriots | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | October 26, 2001 Kirkland, Washington, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Monroe (Monroe, Washington) |
| College: | Eastern Washington (2020–2024) |
| Undrafted: | 2025 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
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Efton Chism III (born October 26, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles.
Early life and high school
[edit]Chism attended Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington, and committed to play college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles.[1]
College career
[edit]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]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+1⁄8 in (1.78 m) |
195 lb (88 kg) |
30+1⁄8 in (0.77 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) | |||||||||
| All values from Pro Day[11] | ||||||||||||
On May 9, 2025, Chism signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Chism is the nephew of former FCS All-American linebacker Derek Strey.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Efton Chism III". Eastern Washington University Athletics. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Thompson, Dan (November 16, 2024). "EWU notebook: Receiver Efton Chism III surpasses 100 receptions". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Eastern Washington WR Efton Chism III named AP First-Team All-American". SWX Local Sports. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Craven, Brock. "EWU WR Efton Chism III sky-rocketing on NFL draft boards after standout Shrine Bowl". SWX Local Sports. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "Efton Chism III College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Patriots Sign Eight of Their 11 2025 Draft Picks and 16 Rookie Free Agents". Patriots.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ 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.