Brashard Smith
Brashard Smith is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and SMU Mustangs and was selected by the Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life
Smith was born in Richmond Heights, Florida 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. However, Smith flipped his commitment to the University of Miami.College career
Miami (FL)
As a freshman in 2021, Smith hauled in 14 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 23 yards. In week 7 of the 2022 season, he brought in six receptions for 76 yards in a win over 2022 [Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]. 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. In week 2 of the 2023 season, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in a win over 2023 [Texas A&M Aggies football team|Texas A&M].On December 30, 2023, Smith announced that he would be entering the NCAA transfer portal.