Chiefs RB pecking order (surprisingly): 1) Kenneth Walker 2) Brashard Smith? 3) Emari Demercado 4) Emmett Johnson Very confused on the Brashard part - going to keep tracking and let you know what I hear

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Punt returner Brashard Smith was part of the initial rotation of four punt returners on Day 1 of training camp, alongside Nikko Remigio, Cyrus Allen, and Jacob De Jesus.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Punt returner Brashard Smith was part of the initial rotation of four punt returners on Day 1 of training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Punt returner Brashard Smith was part of the initial rotation of punt returners on Day 1 of training camp, alongside Nikko Remigio, Cyrus Allen, and Jacob De Jesus.

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PositiveNewsJul 29, 2026Hayden Winks

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Omarion Hampton goes 14th overall because of his size/speed with Mike McDaniel. Totally get the hype. (There are some red flags at that price tho.)

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NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Ranked RB61 in ESPN's top 240 dynasty rankings at age 23, indicating limited near-term dynasty appeal for the young running back.

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PositiveValueJul 25, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Brashard Smith is recommended as one of three players to keep in a roster cut scenario where five of eight players must be dropped. Rome Odunze's recommendation to retain Smith over the other five options indicates he is the preferred hold among the group.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The source does not expect Brashard Smith to have fantasy value as the Chiefs running back; if Smith makes the team, it would be as a kick returner, which the source views as doubtful.

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NegativeUsageJul 23, 2026Adam Levitan

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I only believe beat writer takes when it confirms my priors, part 69420. (via ESPN) Very clean setup for Kenneth Walker: * Leaves SEA in part because they limited his touches * KC shows intent to go workhorse with 3-year, $43M deal * Goes to offense where the QB play forces defenders deep * Backups are Emari Demercado, Emmett Johnson, Brashard Smith * Thorn's No. 8 offensive line

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Running back competing for return specialist job after Chiefs signed two free agent running backs and drafted another, signaling Smith is not expected to be relied on in the backfield in 2026. 2025 return stats: 18 kick returns for 481 yards, 6 punt returns for 68 yards. His 11.3 yards per punt return beats Remigio's 7.6, but winning both return jobs may be necessary to cement his roster spot.

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PositiveValueJul 22, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Smith has a consensus ADP of 299th and snuck his way into the top-300 consensus ADP with a wide array of ways to have the ball in his hands, including the return game, offering multiple touch opportunities.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Smith, a former wide receiver turned running back, was the only holdover in the Chiefs' transformed running back room under new coordinators DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. He was tasked with adding strength this offseason, but uncertainty remains about whether the coaching staff envisions him as a running back with a defined role or as a tweener stuck between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle, putting him at risk of losing playing time.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Smith, a former wide receiver turned running back, has the most to lose during 2026 training camp. He was the only holdover in a running back room that has been transformed under new coaches DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. The source notes that Smith was tasked with adding strength this offseason, and the question remains whether the coaching staff envisions him as a running back with a defined role or a tweener stuck between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Smith as having the most to lose during 2026 training camp. He is the only holdover in the running back room that has been transformed under new coaches DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. Smith was tasked with adding strength this offseason, and the coaching staff's vision for him remains unclear—whether he will be a running back with a defined role or a tweener caught between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Smith is a converted WR on the Chiefs RB depth chart behind Isiah Walker; he is part of a shallow RB depth chart with minimal opportunity for carries or goal-line touches.

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PositiveValueJul 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Smith has a consensus ADP of 299th. With a wide array of ways Smith can have the ball in his hands, including the return game, Smith snuck his way into the top-300 consensus ADP, suggesting late-round value.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 21, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Seventh-round pick who appeared in all 17 games as a rookie but tallied only 44 rushing attempts, averaged 3.4 yards per carry, and scored his lone TD in Week 17, though he did haul in 25 receptions on 35 targets. The Chiefs have since signed Kenneth Walker (Super Bowl Champion & MVP) and spent a fifth-round pick on Emmett Johnson, one of the top receiving RBs in the class, plus signed Emari Demercado as depth. This leaves little room for Smith to rise the depth chart and compete for a meaningful role. The source says Smith is droppable unless still on a taxi squad with space to spare.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 20, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

2025 pass-catching back for Chiefs. PFF pass-block grade 73.2 vs. Walker's 36, flagged as potential snap-count concern. Author notes Walker's receiving chops reduce Smith's necessity as complement; Smith's pass-blocking strength is the bigger threat to Walker's snap share. Comments don't meaningfully discuss Smith.

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NegativeBustJul 15, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Analyst took him as a late-round rookie running back last year but it did not work out.

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NegativeRoleJul 4, 2026RotoWire

Dave Klug notes that Brashard Smith, a former wide receiver, will not be as much of a threat in the Kansas City offense with Kenneth Walker's arrival. Klug was bullish on Smith last year but now views him as a lower-priority option in the backfield, unlikely to mix in significantly with Walker as the focal point of the Chiefs offense.

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PositiveUsageJun 23, 2026Adam Levitan

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This has #Chiefs keeping 4 RBs on roster: 1. Kenneth Walker 2. Emari Demercado (27 years old, never had more than 79 touches in a season) 3. Emmett Johnson (Round 5 rookie) 4. Brashard Smith (return specialist) <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7373375/2026/06/23/chiefs-53-man-roster-projection-2026/>

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PositiveRoleJun 21, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Smith was drafted by Kansas City in the seventh round as a converted wide receiver to aid in passing game duties, forming part of a three-headed monster running back committee.

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PositiveRoleMay 26, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Brashad Smith, a former wide receiver now in year two at RB for Kansas City, had 25 receptions last year and could limit Kenneth Walker's pass-catching ceiling.

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PositiveRoleMay 1, 2025Bootleg Football

Brashard Smith is expected to be a gadget player for the Chiefs, adding a new dimension to their offense.

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