Efton Chism’s emotional reaction to making Patriots roster

Efton Chism emerged as probably the greatest 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 stunning to see Chism given a possibility by Mike Vrabel and the Patriots brass, it did make for a pleasant second on Tuesday’s cutdown day.

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

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“Large blessing, enormous honor,” Chism stated. “I’m simply so grateful for the chance.”

As Chism told reporters earlier in 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 probably 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 crew’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.

Among the finest free brokers in Patriots historical past embrace Adam Vinatieri, David Andrews, and Malcom Butler. Chism may also 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.