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Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Is Isiah Pacheco's Chiefs Starting Role In Jeopardy?
Is Isiah Pacheco's Chiefs Starting Role In Jeopardy? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Life comes at you fast in the NFL, and Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is finding that out now. After two superb seasons to start his career that saw Pacheco rush for over 800 yards and at least five touchdowns in both years, a leg injury last season hampered him and is now a big reason why some see him as under pressure to perform. Advertisement Why? A host of reasons, with the biggest being that Isiah will be playing on the final year of his rookie deal, and the other is the competition with Elijah Mitchell and rookie Brashard Smith making up the depth chart. Now, is wondering how the season might shake out for Pacheco if he doesn't hit the ground running early this upcoming season. "The injury bug derailed Isiah Pacheco's third season," wrote. "The Chiefs RB suffered a fractured fibula in Week 2, and when he returned, he didn't appear to be the same angry runner down the stretch of the Chiefs' regular season and playoff run. Pacheco has bulked up to 216 pounds, just like how he entered the NFL. "Meanwhile, the Chiefs took a flier in the draft by selecting Brashard Smith out of SMU in the seventh round. Pacheco will hope he can have an impact just like his first two seasons in the league, but if he has a slow start, Smith, along with Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell, could take some snaps from the electric RB1." Advertisement Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images As training camp gets underway in the next few weeks, Pacheco will be the starter for head coach/play-caller Andy Reid, and it will be up to the four-year veteran to stay there. While there could be a thought that Pacheco could get overtaken in the regular season if he doesn't produce, the same could be said in training camp, too. All it would take is for Mitchell or Smith, or even Hunt, to showcase something that catches the coaching staff's attention, and now we have a conversation about the pecking order. Pacheco was the bona fide starter for two seasons and produced well. However, now, after an injury and entering a contract year, it appears the pressure is on the Super Bowl winner more than ever to ensure he remains the starter. Advertisement Related: Chiefs Urged To Sign Veteran Competition for Camp Related: Chiefs' Receiver Depth Chart Key 'Storyline' Of Training Camp This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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Kansas City Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 30, RB Brashard Smith
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Southern Methodist University running back Brashard Smith with the No. 228 pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. Smith began his collegiate career with the University of Miami Hurricanes before transferring to SMU for the 2024 season. Advertisement During his time with the Hurricanes, Smith primarily played as a wide receiver, but he converted to running back when he joined the Mustangs last season. As a collegian, Smith tallied 108 receptions for 1097 yards and eight receiving touchdowns, while also picking up 1509 yards and 15 touchdowns as a rusher in 253 attempts. What jersey number does Brashard Smith wear? Dec 7, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs running back Brashard Smith (1) runs against Clemson Tigers linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Brashard Smith currently dons the No. 30 jersey for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is also worn by second-year defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace. How much money will Brashard Smith make in 2025? STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 21: Brashard Smith #1 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs the ball against Jalen Kimber #3 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first quarter in the Playoff First Round Game at Beaver Stadium on December 21, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) According to Smith will receive a base salary of $840,000 in addition to a prorated signing bonus of $33,369 in 2025. Advertisement Top Brashard Smith highlight This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 30, RB Brashard Smith
USA Today
07-07-2025
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Kansas City Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 30, RB Brashard Smith
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Southern Methodist University running back Brashard Smith with the No. 228 pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. Smith began his collegiate career with the University of Miami Hurricanes before transferring to SMU for the 2024 season. During his time with the Hurricanes, Smith primarily played as a wide receiver, but he converted to running back when he joined the Mustangs last season. As a collegian, Smith tallied 108 receptions for 1097 yards and eight receiving touchdowns, while also picking up 1509 yards and 15 touchdowns as a rusher in 253 attempts. What jersey number does Brashard Smith wear? Brashard Smith currently dons the No. 30 jersey for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is also worn by second-year defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace. How much money will Brashard Smith make in 2025? According to Smith will receive a base salary of $840,000 in addition to a prorated signing bonus of $33,369 in 2025. Top Brashard Smith highlight
USA Today
04-07-2025
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- USA Today
ESPN writer picks Chiefs RB Brashard Smith as the biggest surprise heading into 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs selected running back Brashard Smith in the seventh round of this year's NFL Draft. ESPN's Adam Teicher recently wrote an article identifying the Chiefs' biggest surprise player as Smith, going into the new season. "Judging from how he was utilized in offseason practices, the Chiefs have plans for Smith, a seventh-round draft pick out of SMU," wrote Teicher. "Smith was a wide receiver in college before moving to running back for his final season, and the Chiefs showcased his versatility by getting him the ball out of the backfield, from the slot, and split out wide. Smith ran a 4.39 40 at the combine, so he will fit in with a group of other fast skill players, including Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Mitchell." 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. The former wide receiver brings versatility to the position and could have an impact similar to that of the current starter and former seventh-round draft pick, Isiah Pacheco.
USA Today
25-05-2025
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- USA Today
Chiefs rookie Brashard Smith details development at RB
Chiefs rookie Brashard Smith details development at RB The Kansas City Chiefs selected SMU Mustangs running back Brashard Smith in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. Smith originally played wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes before transferring to SMU and shifting positions. He adds valuable special teams experience and depth to Kansas City's roster. While at the Senior Bowl earlier this year, Smith detailed the most difficult part of making the transition from playing wide receiver to running back. 'The hardest part was being more patient. When playing receiver, you don't really worry about the offensive line and what they have going on,' Smith explained. 'Playing running back, you have to be dialed into the whole offense.' Smith had several productive games early in SMU's season, including big outings against Florida State and TCU. However, he still didn't look natural as a running back. That came later in the season when his vision, tempo and feel for cutback lanes rose to new heights. 'My first couple games, I feel like I just didn't hit the hole fast enough or missed certain reads,' Smith said. 'As the season went by, I got better and better.' Smith is short and lean, reflecting his background as a slot receiver. These size concerns likely played a significant role in him falling to the late stages of the draft. However, Smith's size, agility and burst make him a matchup nightmare. He cooked linebackers running routes in 1-on-1 drills at the Senior Bowl. 'I'm so used to going against safeties and stuff,' Smith said. 'Going against linebackers, I feel like I should win every rep.' As a seventh round rookie, it's unlikely Smith sees significant action on offense in 2025. He primarily projects as a special teams contributor but could work into the running back rotation if the Chiefs suffer another string of injuries, similar to last season. 'I'm versatile. I can play anywhere,' Smith said. 'I don't care where I play. I just love to play ball.' Smith is a multi-year investment with plenty of meat left on the bone as a developmental, change-of-pace running back.
