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Undrafted WR Chism pushing hard for Patriots roster spot
17 Aug
Summary
- Efton Chism is drawing comparisons to former Patriot Jabrill Peppers.
- Chism is noted for practicing with game-day intensity.
- He was one of two undrafted free agents to make the roster last year.
Efton Chism is making a strong case for a spot on the New England Patriots' 53-man roster as he enters his second NFL season. Wide receivers coach Todd Downing has praised Chism's dedication, noting his hard offseason work has paid dividends, making him more comfortable and faster on the field.
His practice intensity is so remarkable that teammate DeMario Douglas has compared him to former Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers. Douglas highlighted Chism's ability to treat every practice as if it were game day, a trait that pushes his teammates. As an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Washington, Chism defied expectations by making the Patriots' roster last year, becoming one of two UDFAs to do so.
