Brashard Smith

Dynasty Outlook: Smith was another talented victim of this deep running back class. He dropped all the way to the seventh round of the NFL Draft, which was surprising. The Chiefs added him to their already overstocked backfield. The Chiefs are no strangers to allowing a seventh-round running back a legit shot at starting (hi, Isiah Pacheco), so we can't say that Smith has zero shot. I was enamored with Smith's receiving ability as a converted wide receiver, his lightning quickness, and his possible upside as a rusher for a player who is still getting acclimated to the position. Last year, Smith ranked 34th in breakaway percentage, second in receiving grade, and 22nd in yards per route run (per PFF). Smith is a player that I will prioritize at the top of the fourth round in rookie drafts. He could climb this depth chart quickly. After 2025, Smith and Carson Steele are the only running backs that will be under contract as Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Elijah Mitchell, and Keaontay Ingram are all unrestricted free agents.

Brashard Smith is a converted former WR who was highly productive in his one year as a running back for SMU, with 235-1,332-14 last fall. He had 94-898-6 receiving over his final three college seasons -- two of them as a WR for the University of Miami-Fla. Smith is a blazer who clocked 22 mph last fall. He bursts through holes and flashes impressive quickness and lateral agility. Smith's biggest flaw is that he isn't a tackle-breaker and often goes down on first contact. Although he only has seventh-round draft pedigree, Smith's speed and pass-catching ability could make him an intriguing weapon for Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes.

Smith totaled 1,977 all-purpose yards in 2024, No. 4 in the FBS behind only Ashton Jeanty, Cam Skattebo and Omarion Hampton (Dane Brugler).