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Efton Chism III

WR

Efton Chism III is an NFL WR. Now with NE, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12 catches for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 198#

College

Eastern Washington

Draft

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Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48

61th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 14 targets

Role×0.14-0.42
Hands×0.1+0.95
Volume×0.12-0.14
Total EPA×0.22-0.20
EPA/target×0.3-0.16
Yards/target×0.12-0.36

Week 1 projection · @ SEA

Methodology
Rec1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Rec1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Rec1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Rec1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Rec1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Rec1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size30▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands63▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat18▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability6▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share38▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share21▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency38▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume56▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NE4851629981
2025NE56.383751

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Efton Chism III has played in 13 regular-season games, all with NE.

As a passer he has thrown for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2026 with NE: 98 yards and 1 touchdown in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
6
2.0/g
55
18/g
0
Away2
3
1.5/g
43
22/g
1
In division2
2
1.0/g
42
21/g
1
Out of division3
7
2.3/g
56
19/g
0
In wins4
8
2.0/g
97
24/g
1
In losses1
1
1.0/g
1
1/g
0
On grass2
3
1.5/g
43
22/g
1
On turf3
6
2.0/g
55
18/g
0
Outdoors5
9
1.8/g
98
20/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2PIT1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD35.1
Week 3JAX16 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD24.8
Week 4BUF2 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD61.7
Week 5LV2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD73.6
Week 6NYJ—39.9

Efton Chism III — common questions

What position does Efton Chism III play?
Efton Chism III is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Efton Chism III played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Efton Chism III has played for NE (2025–2026).
Where did Efton Chism III go to college?
Efton Chism III played college football at Eastern Washington.
How many touchdowns has Efton Chism III scored?
Efton Chism III has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Efton Chism III's ScoutIndex Rating?
Efton Chism III rated 48.0 for 2026, the 61st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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