With teams scheduled to trim their rosters next week, the 5-foot-10, 198-pound Chism has put himself into the conversation about who will make the Patriots’ 53-man. He’s not the biggest receiver the Patriots have or the fastest,

Undrafted rookie Efton Chism is making a strong push for a roster spot with the New England Patriots after standout preseason performances, drawing comparisons to past slot legends.

Efton Chism III was not on the practice field for the Patriots on Monday, two days after the undrafted receiver was the star of New England's preseason win over the Vikings in Minnesota.