Efton Chism’s emotional response to creating Patriots roster

Chism’s nice camp earned him a roster spot even with a crowded extensive receiver room.

Efton Chism was emotional after discovering out he survived Tuesday’s cutdown day. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Workers

Efton Chism emerged as the most effective tales from Patriots coaching camp, going from an undrafted free agent to a close to roster lock based mostly on his spectacular practices and preseason efficiency.

So whereas it wasn’t all that shocking to see Chism given a chance by Mike Vrabel and the Patriots brass, it did make for a pleasant second on Tuesday’s cutdown day.

Within the newest installment of New England’s “Solid in Foxborough” docuseries, the Patriots revealed Chism’s entrance workplace go to with Eliot Wolf the place he formally came upon he made the group.

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Undrafted WR Efton Chism III was emotional after being informed he made the #Patriots 53-man roster 🥹

“Enormous blessing. Enormous honor. I’m so grateful only for the chance from the Patriots group, and I’m so excited simply to get to work.”

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— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) August 30, 2025

“Enormous blessing, big honor,” Chism mentioned. “I’m simply so grateful for the chance.”

As Chism informed reporters earlier within the week, he was already within the constructing figuring out when Wolf introduced him within the room. He didn’t must sweat it out too near the 4 p.m. deadline, discovering out the excellent news early within the afternoon.

Following Tuesday’s cutdown day — and the Patriots’ determination to launch Kendrick Bourne and Javon Baker on Wednesday — New England’s receiver room is down to 6: Kayshon Boutte, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Chism.

Though Chism doesn’t undertaking to have a big position in his rookie season — he’ll possible be Douglas’s backup within the slot — his presence on the roster in any respect is “fairly superior” to the undrafted free agent receiver.

Chism additionally continues a robust custom of standout UDFAs with New England. The Patriots had a 19-year streak of an undrafted free agent making the group’s 53-man roster, and though it was damaged in 2023, Dell Pettus introduced the custom again in 2024 and Chism continues it in 2025.

A few of the finest free brokers in Patriots historical past embody Adam Vinatieri, David Andrews, and Malcom Butler. Chism may even be part of Wes Welker, Danny Amendola, and Chris Hogan as UDFAs to play for the Patriots, although not one of the latter three started their careers in New England.

Chism could make his Patriots regular-season debut Sunday, Sept. 7, in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders.