Brashard Smith
22-Year-Old
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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1
YDS
2
TD
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TD
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kansas City has had success with late-round running backs in recent years, most notably 2022 seventh-round pick Isiah Pacheco, but Smith brings a very different skill set to the table. The SMU product converted from wide receiver in college, giving him real upside as a passing-down option in the NFL, and he impressed at the combine by posting a 4.39 time in the 40-yard dash. Smith could also provide value as a kick returner, but with Pacheco and Kareem Hunt at the top of the depth chart, he could struggle to crack the gameday roster as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a contract with the Chiefs in May of 2025.
Tallies first career carry
Smith accrued one rush for two yards and failed to gather his lone target during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Smith is a clear No. 3 on the depth chart for the Chiefs at running back, with Isiah Pacheco tallying 35 offensive snaps and Kareem Hunt logging 24 -- Smith saw the field for only five. Still, that puts him ahead of Elijah Mitchell in the pecking order should an opportunity present itself in the future. Until then, Smith will likely serve primarily as a returner on special teams with the potential for a touch or two on offense each game.
Smith is a clear No. 3 on the depth chart for the Chiefs at running back, with Isiah Pacheco tallying 35 offensive snaps and Kareem Hunt logging 24 -- Smith saw the field for only five. Still, that puts him ahead of Elijah Mitchell in the pecking order should an opportunity present itself in the future. Until then, Smith will likely serve primarily as a returner on special teams with the potential for a touch or two on offense each game.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Brashard Smith's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
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100.0%% Yds After Contact
50.0%Avg Yds After Contact
1.0Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
0.5% Snaps w/Touch
7.7%Air Yards Per Game
0.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.00% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
1.5%Avg Depth of Target
0.0 YdsCatch Rate
0.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
0.0% Targeted On Route
9.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2025 NFL Game Log
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Sep 21st at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
88.3
Cornerbacks
87.2
Safeties
69.6
Linebackers
120.8
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2025 Brashard Smith Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Brashard Smith's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
196 lbsVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
117 inArm Length
4.39 in
More Fantasy News
Contributes in return game
Smith returned two kickoffs for 63 yards during Kansas City's 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
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Performs well with five touches
Smith had three carries for 22 yards and two receptions for 16 yards on as many targets in Friday's 33-16 preseason loss to Seattle.
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Five touches to open preseason
Smith (finger) rushed four times for 10 yards and brought in his only target for minus-6 yards in the Chiefs' 20-17 preseason loss to the Cardinals on Saturday night.
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Exits practice early
Smith left Thursday's practice early after sustaining a finger injury, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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Mixing in with starters a bit
Kansas City's first-team offense featured a "sprinkling" of Smith on Thursday, according to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com.
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Preparing for versatile role
Smith lined up in the backfield, in the slot and split out wide during spring practices, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith played primarily as a wide receiver during his collegiate career, though he switched to running back at SMU for his final year. Despite being a seventh-round pick, Smith could be in for a significant role immediately in Kansas City as the team lacks standout options behind Isiah Pacheco in the backfield. Smith's 196-pound frame isn't built for a traditional workhorse role, but he could get some carries and also play a significant role as a pass catcher.
Smith played primarily as a wide receiver during his collegiate career, though he switched to running back at SMU for his final year. Despite being a seventh-round pick, Smith could be in for a significant role immediately in Kansas City as the team lacks standout options behind Isiah Pacheco in the backfield. Smith's 196-pound frame isn't built for a traditional workhorse role, but he could get some carries and also play a significant role as a pass catcher.