2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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44
YDS
151
TD
0
YDS
172
TD
1
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Viewed as a potential sleeper in Andy Reid's offense after being a seventh-round pick in 2025, Smith suited up for all 17 of Kansas City's regular-season games but didn't get many opportunities to show what he could do on offense. The SMU product saw more than four carries in a game just twice, and both times it was against a Raiders defense that didn't provide the toughest challenge. Smith's elusiveness and pass-catching skills as a converted wide receiver in college give him some PPR upside and kick-return utility, but he lacks the size to be an every-down option in the NFL. KC revamped its running back room in the offseason, letting Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt go and replacing them with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and former Cardinal depth back Emari Demercado while also using a fifth-round pick on Emmett Johnson. That leaves Smith with no clear path to a consistent role in the backfield, but he could stick on the roster as a special-teams player. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $4.33 million contract with the Chiefs in May of 2025.
Team signs Walker, Demercado at RB
Smith is expected to fill a complementary role alongside Emari Demercado behind Kenneth Walker in Kansas City's new-look backfield, Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
The Chiefs have parted ways with Isiah Pacheco and look unlikely to bring back Kareem Hunt, but Walker's expected to handle the bulk of the rushing workload after signing a three-year contract with the team, leaving Smith and the newly signed Demercado to compete for change-of-pace duties. Smith had 44 carries for 151 yards while adding 25 catches for 172 yards and a touchdown on 35 targets in 2025, showing some promising pass catching skills as a rookie seventh-round pick.
The Chiefs have parted ways with Isiah Pacheco and look unlikely to bring back Kareem Hunt, but Walker's expected to handle the bulk of the rushing workload after signing a three-year contract with the team, leaving Smith and the newly signed Demercado to compete for change-of-pace duties. Smith had 44 carries for 151 yards while adding 25 catches for 172 yards and a touchdown on 35 targets in 2025, showing some promising pass catching skills as a rookie seventh-round pick.
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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 %
13.6%Positive Run %
79.5%% Yds After Contact
64.9%Avg Yds After Contact
2.2Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
4.1% Snaps w/Touch
36.3%Air Yards Per Game
-3.1Air Yards Per Snap
-0.28% Team Air Yards
-1.3%% Team Targets
6.2%Avg Depth of Target
-1.6 YdsCatch Rate
71.4%Drop Rate
5.7%Avg Yds After Catch
10.0% Targeted On Route
31.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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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
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.
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Gets chance as lead back
Smith rushed the ball 12 times for 56 yards in Sunday's 14-12 loss to the Raiders. He added two receptions on four targets for two yards.
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Nabs touchdown catch versus Broncos
Smith had zero carries and reeled in three of his four targets for five yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 20-13 loss to the Broncos.
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Minimal involvement against Titans
Smith caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.
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Minimal impact versus Chargers
Smith gained one yard on two carries during Sunday's 16-13 loss to Chargers.
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Totals one touch in Week 14
Smith recorded one rush for seven yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.
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Return game could help secure spot
Smith has been a major part of the Chiefs' return game during spring activities, and his role on special teams could ensure that the 2025 seventh-round pick makes the 53-man roster, per Jesse Newell of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Newell projects that the Chiefs will keep four running backs: Kenneth Walker, Emari Demercado, Emmett Johnson and Smith. Many teams choose to keep only three players at the position, but Smith could ensure he's on the right side of the roster bubble by establishing himself as a key contributor on special teams. During his rookie regular season, Smith notched 18 kickoff returns for 481 yards and six punt returns for 68 yards while compiling 44 carries for 151 yards, as well as 25 catches on 35 targets for 172 yards and one receiving touchdown.
Newell projects that the Chiefs will keep four running backs: Kenneth Walker, Emari Demercado, Emmett Johnson and Smith. Many teams choose to keep only three players at the position, but Smith could ensure he's on the right side of the roster bubble by establishing himself as a key contributor on special teams. During his rookie regular season, Smith notched 18 kickoff returns for 481 yards and six punt returns for 68 yards while compiling 44 carries for 151 yards, as well as 25 catches on 35 targets for 172 yards and one receiving touchdown.