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PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
Immediate backup to Remigio in return game competition and closest challenger for starting role; Toub notes he 'continues to get better' and had opportunity in preseason game; potential speed advantage over Remigio, though Toub wants more aggression and trust in speed on returns rather than looking for up-field plays.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Smith saw significant preseason usage as both a runner and receiver, with coaches recently praising his improvement in pass protection. Both he and Cyrus Allen got reps returning punts, signaling the team is looking for ways to save roster spots by letting these players serve multiple roles in the new-look Chiefs offense.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Running back Brashard Smith combined with Emmett Johnson for 62 yards over 13 carries in the preseason game; Smith opened a fourth-quarter possession with a 9-yard run and gained 32 yards on the ground on the Chiefs' final possession.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Running back Brashard Smith is trending in the right direction this week according to the source's camp observations.NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026
Running back Brashard Smith saw snaps with the second-team offense in preseason Week 1, with his receiving performance equal to or worse than undrafted free agent Jaydn Ott; Smith was getting snaps ahead of rookie running back Emmett Johnson.NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
Second-year running back Brashard Smith showed flashes of playmaking on a screen pass in the preseason game but has been supplanted by rookie Emmett Johnson as the second back in practice drills. Johnson looked more comfortable and effective on traditional handoffs, indicating a depth chart decline for Smith.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Chiefs RB Brashard Smith acknowledged the team's offensive penalty problem in preseason opener, noting that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will respond harshly to the 12 penalties for 83 yards against the Rams; Smith stated 'It's gonna be hell,' indicating the coaching staff will demand discipline and execution improvements.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Through training camp, Brashard Smith took the most snaps with the second team, but the unofficial depth chart released Tuesday listed him as the fourth back behind Emari Demercado and rookie Emmet Johnson. Smith has a gadget aspect to his game as well as special teams potential. The preseason will reveal how snaps and touches are distributed among the backup running backs over the next three weeks.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Running back and return specialist showing improvement in pass-blocking, a critical skill in the Chiefs' offense; Toub notes Smith 'has come along great' and expects him to be featured more in the offense due to his receiving ability out of the backfield, though blocking remains the area where he needs continued development.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Second-year running back Smith has widely been reported to be Kenneth Walker's immediate backup and is seeing substantial work with the starters. The source expects Smith to be kept on the final 53-man roster.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Running back received hands-on coaching from Bieniemy during pass-protection drill, with intensity applied after each rep; part of running back rotation being developed under returning offensive coordinator.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Smith is the only Chiefs player in the second RB group returning from last season and is the most versatile option. Andy Reid emphasized that the team is 'moving him all over the place' and singled out Smith's improved pass-blocking ability. Smith is competing for the second running back role and getting second-team reps in recent practices.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Running back identified as one of four primary returners for special teams coordinator Dave Toub; showing clear improvement as punt returner with cleaner catches. Toub stated: "Brashard has really taken a nice step as far as a punt returner. He's catching the ball a lot cleaner." This special teams role provides roster security and playing-time floor.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Seventh-round pick from 2025 draft has earned increased snaps with the starting offense during training camp, with a clear focus on pass protection development. Reid noted Smith "has done a nice job" with pass protection and "has gotten more reps" as a result. Reid also highlighted physical improvements: "He looks a little bit bigger; he was skinny last year. But it looks like he has put some good weight on." Smith weighed 194 pounds at the 2025 Combine and has gained weight during his professional career. Reid acknowledged Smith's other skills—"We know he can run the ball, we know he can catch the ball"—but emphasized pass protection as the priority: "Protection for the young guys is the big thing... The more reps he gets at it, the better he has gotten."PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Smith is the change-of-pace, versatile weapon in the Chiefs backfield; the source also notes that the return job should be handed off to Smith, removing Nikko Remigio from that role.NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026
The source lists running back Brashard Smith as receiving a target from Patrick Mahomes during 11-on-11 drills in training camp practice.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Second-year RB backup to Kenneth Walker receiving significant reps in both pass-game work (screen passes, flat routes) and run-game handoffs. Reid emphasizing pass-protection development as the key evaluation metric for continued first-team snaps: 'I know he can run the football; I know he's good with the ball in his hands, catching the ball. Can you do all the small things that a running back has to do with protection, the intricacies of the different routes we have for him? We'll see how we've improved, protection being the big one.' Smith's role contingent on improving pass-pro fundamentals.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Running back has a stronger place in the Chiefs' starting offense than rookie Emmett Johnson. Smith played with the first-team offense during team periods early and often, catching multiple passes as an outlet in the flat for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Second-year running back has been featured with the starting offense much more often than rookie Emmett Johnson during Friday's practice, suggesting he is ahead in the depth chart for early-season carries.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Brashard Smith is working ahead of Emmett Johnson on the depth chart currently during early camp, with Smith rotating in with the first team during 11-on-11s.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Brashard Smith appears to be working ahead of Emmett Johnson on the depth chart during early camp, rotating in with the first team during 11-on-11s. Smith is getting significant reps in the offensive lineup.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Punt returner Brashard Smith was part of the initial rotation of four punt returners on Day 1 of training camp, alongside Nikko Remigio, Cyrus Allen, and Jacob De Jesus.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Running back Brashard Smith was included in the initial rotation of punt returners on Day 1 of training camp.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Brashard Smith is in rotation to return punts during the Chiefs' punt game work.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Smith, a former wide receiver turned running back, was the only holdover in the Chiefs' transformed running back room under new coordinators DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. He was tasked with adding strength this offseason, but uncertainty remains about whether the coaching staff envisions him as a running back with a defined role or as a tweener stuck between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle, putting him at risk of losing playing time.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Running back competing for return specialist job after Chiefs signed two free agent running backs and drafted another, signaling Smith is not expected to be relied on in the backfield in 2026. 2025 return stats: 18 kick returns for 481 yards, 6 punt returns for 68 yards. His 11.3 yards per punt return beats Remigio's 7.6, but winning both return jobs may be necessary to cement his roster spot.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Smith has a consensus ADP of 299th and snuck his way into the top-300 consensus ADP with a wide array of ways to have the ball in his hands, including the return game, offering multiple touch opportunities.