Undrafted rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III was named the biggest surprise player for the New England Patriots in the 2025 offseason, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
A recent ESPN article compiled every surprise player for all 32 teams, and the former Eastern Washington standout was chosen for the Patriots. Chism somehow flew under the radar in the 2025 NFL draft, despite the fact that he racked up 120 receptions for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns in his final college season.
He broke Super Bowl LVI MVP Cooper Kupp's single-season receptions record, along with Kupp's record for most consecutive games with a reception (53).