Brashard Smith

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
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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#207.17
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Signed a contract with the Chiefs in May of 2025.
Performs well with five touches
RBKansas City Chiefs
August 15, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
Smith was the first back to receive a carry after Isiah Pacheco and Carson Steele departed with the first-string offense. The 22-year-old Smith experienced improved results over his first preseason outing, as he appears to be completely over the finger injury sustained in practice last week. Smith will attempt to build off of this performance as he claws for a roster spot in the preseason finale against Chicago next Friday.
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Kansas City ChiefsChiefs 2024 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

51341%
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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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Five touches to open preseason
RBKansas City Chiefs
August 9, 2025
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
RBKansas City Chiefs
Finger
August 7, 2025
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
RBKansas City Chiefs
July 24, 2025
Kansas City's first-team offense featured a "sprinkling" of Smith on Thursday, according to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com.
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Intriguing late-round pick
RBKansas City Chiefs
April 26, 2025
The Chiefs selected Smith in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 228th overall.
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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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