Brashard Smith

Brashard Smith

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
Kansas City Chiefs
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
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Signed a four-year, $4.33 million contract with the Chiefs in May of 2025.
Gets involved in blowout
RBKansas City Chiefs
October 21, 2025
Smith carried 14 times for 39 yards and hauled in all five targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 31-0 win against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Smith logged more than four totes for the first time in his career Sunday, and he didn't really prove he's worthy of more, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry. The increased workload was likely a direct result of the contest turning into a laugher relatively early; the Chiefs took a 21-0 lead into halftime and led 31-0 after the third quarter. Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt remain squarely ahead of Smith in the pecking order, but Smith's receiving skills have allowed him to carve out a role in the backfield.
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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. 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
4.5%
 
Positive Run %
77.3%
 
% Yds After Contact
74.6%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.3
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
5.1
 
% Snaps w/Touch
45.0%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-4.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.39
 
% Team Air Yards
-1.7%
 
% Team Targets
7.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
77.8%
 
Drop Rate
5.6%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
11.4
 
% Targeted On Route
41.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.84
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Kansas City ChiefsChiefs 2025 RB Snap Distribution
B.Brashard Smith
#% of Team Snaps

26656%
16157%
16635%
8731%
8017%
5921%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Commanders pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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vs Commanders
Monday, Oct 27th at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
89.9
 
Cornerbacks
75.4
 
Safeties
122.0
 
Linebackers
121.3
 
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2025 Brashard Smith Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
32.5 in
 
Broad Jump
117 in
 
Arm Length
4.39 in
 
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More Fantasy News
Recovered from illness
RBKansas City Chiefs
October 16, 2025
Smith (illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
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Misses practice due to illness
RBKansas City Chiefs
Illness
October 15, 2025
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Smith (illness) will not practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.
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Nabs three passes
RBKansas City Chiefs
October 14, 2025
Smith didn't record a carry but reeled in three of his four targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 30-17 victory versus Detroit.
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Four touches against Jaguars
RBKansas City Chiefs
October 8, 2025
Smith carried the ball once for four yards and caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.
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Displays versatility in Week 4
RBKansas City Chiefs
September 30, 2025
Smith accrued four rushes for nine yards and reeled in three of four targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 37-20 win against Baltimore.
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Preparing for versatile role
RBKansas City Chiefs
July 1, 2025
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.
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