The team will keep either six or seven receivers. If everyone is healthy, roster locks should be Diggs, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Ja’Lynn Polk. That leaves Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, Javon Baker, and Chism fighting for one or two spots.

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Chism was a favorite target of Maye, Joshua Dobbs and fellow undrafted rookie Ben Wooldridge during the spring, but his next test comes during training camp when the pads come on. Standout performances during unpadded, non-contact OTAs are not necessarily an indicator of future success.

This spring, Chism emerged as the top undrafted player on the Patriots roster. After five open practices, this receiver from Eastern Washington led all Patriots pass catchers with 15 receptions. That performance earned praise from Maye and coach Mike Vrabel.

The Patriots have made a strong effort to gather more supporting talent for Maye over the last several months, adding numerous wea