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Strong showings in training camp and preseason ultimately allowed him to join wide receiver Efton Chism as the only two undrafted rookies to make New England's initial 53-man roster.

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Chism was one of two undrafted rookies to make 2025 Patriots roster.

Efton Chism was one of only two undrafted rookies to make the Patriots' 53-man roster in 2025 alongside Elijah Ponder, highlighting the team's success in developing undrafted free agent talent.

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Vrabel praised Chism's playmaking and blocking in preseason; competing for final WR spot.

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Chism's preseason Week 2 performance raises stock among undrafted WRs.

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Chism secured as one of six primary receivers on Patriots roster.

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Here's who's caught a pass from Drake Maye after 21 days of Patriots training camp: AJ Brown: 51 Romeo Doubs: 36 Rhamondre Stevenson: 25 DeMario Doug...

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Efton Chism stays on Patriots WR depth chart post-Boutte trade.

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Chism locked in as part of Patriots' six-receiver roster.

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