Former New England Patriots wideout Julian Edelman has a wide receiver comparison for undrafted rookie Efton Chism III.

"The Patriots project to have Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas as their starting receivers, with Mack Hollins and 2025 third-round pick Kyle Williams also locks as complementary options," Reiss writes. "So Chism has essentially forced the team's hand to keep six receivers and maybe even a seventh."

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New England Patriots undrafted rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III missed Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury. That has caused some concern with this being the final week of training camp. It would be a surprise at this point if Chism doesn't make the final roster, but nothing is ever guaranteed in the NFL.

Chism (foot/ankle) didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants.

With Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams pretty much pencilled in, and Javon Baker making a strong case to be the sixth, it seemed like Chism would be a tough-luck loser. Only, he keeps making plays. Friday night against Washington, he led the way with 6 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown.

Efton Chism. That's a name that has been said a lot throughout the spring and summer. And it's all good things as the undrafted rookie continues to make a strong case for a spot on the New England Patriots ' 53-man roster.

Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Chism comes to the facility at 5 a.m. to meet with wide receivers coach Todd Downing. Chism also previously said he spends time with veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins late after practice to continue going through the playbook.