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Drake Maye's seven-word reaction to UDFA receiver's rise in practice

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had high praise for undrafted rookie free agent wide receiver Efton Chism III.

The former Eastern Washington standout has generated a lot of buzz in the spring practices by catching nearly everything thrown in his direction. It should come as no surprise considering he had 120 receptions for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns in his final college season.

The 120 catches broke former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp's record.

There was one OTAs practice period in particular where Chism caught 7-of-7 passes thrown in his direction. His ability to consistently get open and make plays is making an early impression on the Patriots, including the second-year quarterback.