PositiveRoleTue, July 28, 2026
Undrafted Smith signed by Chiefs; versatility and effort key to earning roster spot.
Undrafted rookie running back signed by the Chiefs after the 2026 NFL Draft; recruited to Kansas City by running backs coach DeMarco Murray, who had recruited him out of high school. Smith emphasizes versatility and effort as his path to earning playing time, stating he is ready to contribute wherever needed on the roster, including special teams assignments and blocking.
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Coach DeMarco called me right after the draft. It was awesome to hear him. He recruited me out of high school, and so just hearing his voice, talking to him, knowing that he's going to be my running back coach, I was really excited for the opportunity.
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- Undrafted rookie running back signed by the Chiefs after the 2026 NFL Draft; recruited to Kansas City by running backs coach DeMarco Murray, who had recruited him out of high school. Smith emphasizes versatility and effort as his path to earning playing time, stating he is ready to contribute wherever needed on the roster, including special teams assignments and blocking.
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