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Kansas City Chiefs second-year running back Brashard Smith and rookie Emmett Johnson stood out in the 16-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second preseason game Saturday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Starts Preseason Game With Starters Sitting Out

Kansas City Chiefs second-year running back Brashard Smith made the start in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday with starting running back Kenneth Walker III sitting out.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Chiefs sign the son of a former NFL MVP

The Kansas City Chiefs are adding a player with a famous (albeit common) last name. Kansas City has signed running back EJ Smith as an undrafted free agent.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 21

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Without Xavier Smith, Kenneth Walker might not have even played in the Super Bowl, not to mention earning Super Bowl MVP. But the Rams’ wide receiver lost his balance while trying to field a second-half punt in the NFC championship game against Seattle.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 3

Which Chiefs’ Player Needs More Snaps in Week 18

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 2

Which Chiefs Rookie Wants to Look the Part in Year 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A, B, C or all of the above? Brashard Smith could easily evolve into the NFL’s most exciting multiple-choice player. The rookie officially ends his on-the-job training in Las Vegas on Sunday (3:25 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 1

Chiefs' Toub Breaks Down Smith’s Huge Punt Return

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brashard Smith got his first NFL touchdown last week. After the game at his locker, the rookie said he should’ve had two. His 44-yard punt return in the fourth quarter came ever so close to busting for six points.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 26

The Upside and Promise of Chiefs’ Brashard Smith

With one game remaining on the schedule for the Kansas City Chiefs this season, the coaching staff has several young players to keep tabs on. One of those players who has been effective and has shown promise all season has been rookie running back Brashard Smith.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 9

Breakdown of Chiefs' Brashard Smith Through Nine Weeks

In this episode of the Kansas City Chiefs Insider Podcast, we break down the performance of Brashard Smith, the Chiefs' seventh-round draft pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, through nine weeks of the campaign.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 9

How Brashard Smith Became the Chiefs’ Midseason Rookie Star

Despite drafting a few ballplayers that were among the headliners at their position in the predraft process, Kansas City entered the 2025 campaign with modest expectations from their rookie class.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 7

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 5

Chiefs fans expected a Brashard Smith breakout but got something else entirely

Obvious changes were ahead for the Kansas City Chiefs backfield coming into Week 9. However, predicting those shifts proved to be more problematic than expected.

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Smith could become major factor for Chiefs against Commanders

Brashard Smith could become major factor for Chiefs on 'MNF' against Commanders

Smith is “making progress” and could be a factor in Monday night's game.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 22, 2025

Brashard Smith is starting to earn a real role in Chiefs offense

The Kansas City Chiefs obliterated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Hilarious stats and rare feats aimed at the Raiders certainly made this division beatdown even more exciting for Chiefs fans.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 11, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Brashard Smith is unlocking another part of his game that's just as new as playing running back

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith is earning praise for a play in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars that ultimately didn't count.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 3, 2025

Chiefs backfield plans are changing fast and Brashard Smith is the reason

For Kansas City Chiefs fans hungry to see more of the new guy in the backfield, you're in luck. That's exactly the plan, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano, who says he's been told the Chiefs will continue to feature more of rookie running back Brashard Smith as the team turns its attention to its October slate.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 30, 2025

Brashard Smith flashes in limited role and gives Chiefs fans real hope

The Kansas City Chiefs just showed out with one of their most productive offensive games in quite some time. More importantly, many players got in on the action.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2025

Chiefs could to turn to rookie to fix major problem

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to give a rookie more responsibility as the offense struggles to run the ball in the early season.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 20, 2025

Chiefs Coach Details Key To 'Tempering Expectations' For Exciting Rookie Brashard Smith

The life of a rookie in the NFL, at least early on, is to make enough good plays to get noticed by your coaching staff, and Kansas City Chiefs rookie Brashard Smith has done that.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 2, 2025

Chiefs' Brashard Smith Experiences 'Eye-Opener' As Rookie At Training Camp

The life of an NFL rookie isn't for the faint-hearted, and Kansas City Chiefs' running back Brashard Smith is finding that out. As the grind of training camp begins to take hold, Smith, along with his teammates, have been put through their paces for a week as they try to build a solid foundation for the year ahead.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EasySportz / July 25, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Brashard Smith is Trending Up

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith electrifies the practice field at Missouri Western State University, showcasing the speed and versatility that made him a seventh-round steal in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Boise State Broncos News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2025

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