Kansas City Chiefs RB Brashard Smith discusses his transition to NFL practices
"Oh yeah, for sure, eye-opener is never, I feel like, this is a new experience," said Smith, adjusting to NFL practices. "College is nothing like it, but I say this is something you just have to grasp on to and you have to be ahead, too."
The former college wide receiver brings versatility to the position and could have an impact similar to that of teammate and former seventh-round draft pick, Isiah Pacheco. He is still relatively new to the running back position, but is improving daily.
"I think I'm doing better, making contact, running up, and giving like a thud. So I feel like I'm doing better and better. I feel like I'll be just being patient. I'll say, sometimes I know I'm fast, so I'll be really quick, sometimes, I can just be a little slower, and everything will be important," said Smith. "So yes, for sure, especially running through the tackles. I'll say having my low center to the ground so I can burst forward. So, yeah, I think I'm doing pretty good just moving around. But I could learn everything for sure."
Smith earned Third-team Associated Press All-American All-Purpose and First-team All-ACC honors in his final college season with SMU. He led the team with 1,332 rushing yards on 235 carries and 14 rushing touchdowns.
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