Efton Chism III might've received more headlines and hype to this point, but he wasn't the only undrafted rookie to earn a spot on the New England Patriots.

Elijah Ponder, a fellow undrafted rookie and product of the Big Sky Conference, continues to fly under the radar despite having cracked the initial 53-man roster .

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Ponder did so as one of five edge defenders alongside veterans Harold Landry III, K'Lavon Chaisson, Keion White and Anfernee Jennings. Ponder beat out fifth-round pick Bradyn Swinson, who's since returned to the practice squad, as well as roster hopeful Truman Jones and others.

Patriots insider Phil Perry went in-depth on Ponder during the Next Pats podcast , which included an exclusive in

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