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Brashard Smith
No. 30 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2003-04-11) April 11, 2003 (age 22)
Richmond Heights, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami Palmetto (Pinecrest, Florida)
College:Miami (2021–2023)
SMU (2024)
NFL draft:2025: 7th round, 228th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brashard Smith (born April 11, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes as a wide receiver and was selected by the Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life

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Smith was born in Richmond Heights, Florida[1] and attended Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Pinecrest, Florida. Smith was rated as a three-star recruit coming out of high school, and originally committed to play college football at the University of Florida.[2] However, Smith flipped his commitment to the University of Miami.[3]

College career

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Miami (FL)

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As a freshman in 2021, Smith hauled in 14 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 23 yards.[4] In week 7 of the 2022 season, he brought in six receptions for 76 yards in a win over Virginia Tech.[5] Smith finished the 2022 season with 33 receptions for 308 yards, while also adding 22 yards on the ground, and returning 11 kickoffs for 250 yards.[6] In week 2 of the 2023 season, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in a win over Texas A&M.[7]

On December 30, 2023, Smith announced that he would be entering the NCAA transfer portal.[8]

SMU

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On January 15, 2024, Smith announced that he would be transferring to SMU.[9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 9+7⁄8 in
(1.77 m) 		194 lb
(88 kg) 		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		 4.39 s 1.58 s 2.57 s 4.28 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11]

Smith was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 228th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 55. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. ^ Dill, Jason. "Florida Gators tap South Florida for latest football commit". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Wilson, David. "Miami lands commitment from dynamic WR Brashard Smith, part of vaunted 'Palmetto Five'". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Chaney, Luke (August 31, 2022). "Brashard Smith: Miami Hurricanes Breakout Star in 2022?". Miami Hurricanes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  5. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (October 20, 2022). "Miami Hurricanes' Brashard Smith emerging as one of UM's top receivers". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "Brashard Smith 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Miller Degnan, Susan. "Nation's No. 1 kick returner is do-it-all Miami Hurricanes weapon Brashard Smith". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  8. ^ Benjamin, Marcus (December 30, 2023). "Miami wide receiver Brashard Smith enters transfer portal - CanesCounty". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ^ Embody, Billy (January 15, 2024). "Miami transfer Brashard Smith commits to SMU". OnThePonyExpress.com. On3.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Brashard Smith Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  11. ^ "Brashard Smith College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  12. ^ "Meet the Chiefs' 7th-Round Sleeper Who Could Make Noise". Kansas City Chiefs On SI. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
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