Efton Chism III (born October 26, 2001) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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Early life and high school

Chism attended Monroe High School in

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, and committed to play

for the

College career

In his first two collegiate season in 2020 and 2021, Chism made 87 catches for 1,075 yards and 12 touchdowns in 21 games for the Eagles. In 2022, he made ten starts and notched 62 catches for 607 yards and six touchdowns. In 2023, Chism hauled in 84 passes for 932 yards and eight touchdowns, earning FCS third-team all-American honors. In the 2024 season opener, he tallied 12 receptions for 173 yards and three touchdowns in a win over

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. In week 12, Chism hauled in 12 receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown in a win over Idaho State. In the 2024 regular season finale, he set the program single-season receptions record on a 67-yard touchdown reception, which had been held by

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. Chism finished the 2024 season with 120 receptions for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning FCS first-team All-American honors. After the season, he declared for the

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and accepted invitations to participate in the 2025 Hula Bowl and the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.

Professional career

On May 9, 2025, Chism signed with the

as an

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after going unselected in the

Personal life

Chism is the nephew of former FCS All-American linebacker Derek Strey.

References

External links

New England Patriots bioEastern Washington Eagles bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chism, Efton 2001 births Living people People from Monroe, Washington Players of American football from Snohomish County, Washington American football wide receivers Eastern Washington Eagles football players New England Patriots players