Brashard Smith
22-Year-Old
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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
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Signed a contract with the Chiefs in May of 2025.
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.
ANALYSIS
Derrick notes that Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell got more first-team reps, which shouldn't be surprising given that all three have experience as NFL starters. Smith is merely a rookie seventh-round pick, but he's probably the most natural pass catcher of the bunch and isn't far behind Pacheco in terms of pure speed (4.39 40 at the 2025 Combine). While he may have been disappointed with lasting until the final round of the draft, Smith now has a chance to compete for touches immediately, joining a quality offense with a below-average RB group.
Derrick notes that Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell got more first-team reps, which shouldn't be surprising given that all three have experience as NFL starters. Smith is merely a rookie seventh-round pick, but he's probably the most natural pass catcher of the bunch and isn't far behind Pacheco in terms of pure speed (4.39 40 at the 2025 Combine). While he may have been disappointed with lasting until the final round of the draft, Smith now has a chance to compete for touches immediately, joining a quality offense with a below-average RB group.
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Measurables Review
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Intriguing late-round pick
The Chiefs selected Smith in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 228th overall.
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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.
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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.