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Efton Chism III

WR

#86

Experience: R

Height: 5-10

Age: 24

Weight: 198 lbs

College: Eastern Washington

2025 SEASON

  • REC
    3
  • YDS
    75
  • AVG
    25
  • TDS
    1
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Preseason

WK Game Date OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LOST
3 08/21/2025 @Giants L 10 - 42
2 08/16/2025 @Vikings W 20 - 12 6 71 11.8 33 1
1 08/08/2025 Commanders W 48 - 18 6 50 8.3 20 1

Regular Season

WK Game Date OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LOST
18 01/04/2026 Dolphins W 38 - 10 1 35 35 35 0
17 12/28/2025 @Jets W 42 - 10 2 40 20 30 1
16 12/21/2025 @Ravens W 28 - 24
15 12/14/2025 Bills L 31 - 35
13 12/01/2025 Giants W 33 - 15
12 11/23/2025 @Bengals W 26 - 20
11 11/13/2025 Jets W 27 - 14
10 11/09/2025 @Buccaneers W 28 - 23
9 11/02/2025 Falcons W 24 - 23
8 10/26/2025 Browns W 32 - 13
7 10/19/2025 @Titans W 31 - 13
6 10/12/2025 @Saints W 25 - 19
5 10/05/2025 @Bills W 23 - 20
4 09/28/2025 Panthers W 42 - 13
3 09/21/2025 Steelers L 14 - 21
2 09/14/2025 @Dolphins W 33 - 27
1 09/07/2025 Raiders L 13 - 20

Post Season

WK Game Date OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LOST
4 02/08/2026 Seahawks L 13 - 29
3 01/25/2026 @Broncos W 10 - 7
2 01/18/2026 Texans W 28 - 16
1 01/11/2026 Chargers W 16 - 3 1 20 20 20 0

Biography

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Efton Chism III was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2025.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2025 (7/1, 2/0) 

  • One of three rookie free agents to make the opening day roster. 
  • Inactive for the first five games of the season. 
  • Made his NFL debut at New Orleans (10/12) after being inactive for the first five games. He returned 5 kicks for 129 yards, including a 28-yard return, and appeared on offense for the final two kneel-down plays in the fourth quarter. Also lined up for a third quarter punt after Marcus Jones was briefly sidelined due to injury. 
  • Handled kickoff return duties for the second straight week at Tennessee (10/19) and saw playing time on offense after entering the game on the first offensive series. At New Orleans (10/12), he was in for the final two offensive plays that were kneel downs. 
  • Inactive vs. Cleveland (10/26), at Cincinnati (11/23), vs. the N.Y. Giants (12/1), vs. Buffalo (12/14) and at Baltimore (12/21). 
  • Playing time on offense at the N.Y. Jets (12/28) increased due to WR Mack Hollins being placed on Injured Reserve. He recorded his first career reception on a 30-yard pass from QB Drake Maye in the first quarter. Later in the third quarter, he caught his first career touchdown pass on a 10-yard pass from Maye. He finished the game with 2 receptions for 40 yards (20.0 avg.) and 1 touchdown. 
  • Made his first NFL start at wide receiver vs. Miami (1/4/26), logging a 35-yard reception on a pass from QB Drake Maye's in the first quarter. He also lined up as a kick returner and punt returner. 
  • Inactive for the AFC Championship at Denver (1/25/26).

COLLEGE

  • Spent five seasons playing at Eastern Washington (2020-24).
  • In 53 career games, recorded 346 receptions for 3,852 yards and 37 touchdowns.
  • Last season, finished the year with a school-record 120 receptions for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns. Also finished first in the country with 10 receptions per game.
  • 2024 AP All-American and All Big-Sky First Team selections.

PERSONAL

  • Was a standout wide receiver at Monroe High School, totaling 166 catches for 2,581 yards and 39 total touchdowns.
  • Established several school records, including most receptions (13) and yards (215) in a single game.
  • As a senior, earned a spot on the Seattle Times All-Area squad.
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