*****The Brashard Smith Thread*****

[Dante84]

More to come!

Every Brashard Smith breakaway run (15+yards) from 2024 #NFLDraft2025 pic.twitter.com/UAjbx36rBX

— Ray G (@RayGQue) March 21, 2025

Brashard Smith (RB SMU) is a player.

Most underrated RB in the draft. Former WR ran a 4.39 at the combine.

Former WR creates matchups from empty. Has kick return prowess and led team w 1,332 rush yds (5.7 YPC) 14 TDs added 39 rec 327 4 TDs receiving. #Bears #NFLdraft #DaBears pic.twitter.com/Wup3qvAPAN

— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) March 25, 2025

He went a lot later than I thought he would, but I really feel like Brashard Smith can be a dynamite playmaker as a rusher, receiver, and returner.

The Chiefs do it again pic.twitter.com/dCAtXQD1Lr

— AJ Schulte (@AJSchulteFB) April 26, 2025

of course Andy Reid just got one of the best receiving RBs in the class who doubles as a special teams returning ace

RB Brashard Smith:

#1 in class 25% target rate on his routes

#2 in class 1.68 yards per route run

#1 in class with 1,317 return yards

4.39 40-yard dash

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 26, 2025

[SAGA45]

Originally Posted by Kiimo

Long term run? This guy wasn't drafted to be a 3 down workhorse. Don't expect that. He's a situational home run hitter

He's similar to James Cook and could eventually become a featured back. Not necessarily an every-down workhorse, but a guy who gets the bulk of the touches, particularly passing game work.

[duncan_idaho]

You're not going to run power between the tackles with Smith, but if you want to run outside zone again, he gives you that ability.

We know Moore can block outside zone (you don't get to play T for Shanahan if you can't), and Suamataia at LG has the athleticism to be effective blocking it (he's also a terrifying presence getting to the second level, which is fun).

In the past, Taylor's best run-block grades were on outside zone, if I recall.

So in that regard, Smith could be a sneaky-good add to the running game (though his selection is first-and-foremost about his skills as a receiver).

[redfan]

Reminds me a little of Jet McKinnon.
I really liked the Jet, and I really like this pick.

3rd video, that reverse around 2:00…mmm mmm good

[Easy 6]

I'm still over the moon with this pick, Veach totally made "my" draft with his final move... an unbelievable talent in the 7th

Simply cannot find anything not to like about him

Vision
Patience
Long speed
Short area quicks
Elite stop and start
Strings moves together
Some of his best runs were between the tackles
But its his receiving/route running ability that truly makes him special, he has the potential to be Marshall Faulk-like in that regard... a legit extra receiver on the field who just happens to be a RB, a wildest dreams toy for Andy Reid

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

You're not going to run power between the tackles with Smith, but if you want to run outside zone again, he gives you that ability.

We know Moore can block outside zone (you don't get to play T for Shanahan if you can't), and Suamataia at LG has the athleticism to be effective blocking it (he's also a terrifying presence getting to the second level, which is fun).

In the past, Taylor's best run-block grades were on outside zone, if I recall.

So in that regard, Smith could be a sneaky-good add to the running game (though his selection is first-and-foremost about his skills as a receiver).

And even then, I notice he's got a little bit of that Kareem Hunt balance to his game. At the very least, he's not going down just by getting breathed on. He can break out of a flimsy tackle attempt if he needs to.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I'm still over the moon with this pick, Veach totally made "my" draft with his final move... an unbelievable talent in the 7th

Simply cannot find anything not to like about him

Vision
Patience
Long speed
Short area quicks
Elite stop and start
Strings moves together
Some of his best runs were between the tackles
But its his receiving/route running ability that truly makes him special, he has the potential to be Marshall Faulk-like in that regard... a legit extra receiver on the field who just happens to be a RB, a wildest dreams toy for Andy Reid

RB is my favorite position so I'm so excited about his potential. I really hope he works out. We'll be ridiculous on offense with his kind of talent mixed in with our WRs.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by -King-

RB is my favorite position so I'm so excited about his potential. I really hope he works out. We'll be ridiculous on offense with his kind of talent mixed in with our WRs.

I think Mahomes doesn’t like throwing to RBs. Thinks he can make something happen downfield.

If he can take some Kelce pressure relief targets and put them on our guy here there will be some real pressure on a defense. Especially if X and Hollywood are going deep on a defense.

I’m not here to criticize Mahomes but hopefully he can unlock RB passes and make things easier on himself.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I think Mahomes doesn’t like throwing to RBs. Thinks he can make something happen downfield.

If he can take some Kelce pressure relief targets and put them on our guy here there will be some real pressure on a defense. Especially if X and Hollywood are going deep on a defense.

I’m not here to criticize Mahomes but hopefully he can unlock RB passes and make things easier on himself.

I think it's half that and Reid changing up how he uses backs and Pacheco being a bad receiving back. We used to be real creative with how Jamaal, Charcandrick, Jet in 22 and Kareem lined up, what kind of routes they ran, etc.

We also used to spam screen passes like they were going out of style. I think I can count on one hand the number of RB screens we've ran the past couple years. And almost zero Texas routes. Bring some of those plays back with Smith and he could be great. Especially with his WR background

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I think Mahomes doesn’t like throwing to RBs. Thinks he can make something happen downfield.

If he can take some Kelce pressure relief targets and put them on our guy here there will be some real pressure on a defense. Especially if X and Hollywood are going deep on a defense.

I’m not here to criticize Mahomes but hopefully he can unlock RB passes and make things easier on himself.

Jet Mckinnon had 61 receptions, 544 yards and 9 TD's in 2022.

Damien Williams had 41 receptions for 306 yards and 4 TD's in 2019.

Kareem Hunt had 26 receptions, 378 yards and 7 TD's. IN 11 GAMES in 2018

Pacheco in 2023 had 56 receptions, 304 yards and 2 TD's.

Samaji Perine had 29 receptions, 339 yards and 1 TD.

Any notion that Pat doesn't like throwing to running backs simply doesn't comply with the numbers. Demarcus Robinson, Byron Pringle, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore or Noah Gray haven't had 50 plus receptions in a season with Pat like Jet and Pacheco have. And this new Smith kid is a legit receiver unlike this other backs Pat has played with so I have no doubt whatsoever that he will throw to him.

[UChieffyBugger]

As for Brashard. Maybe I'm crazy but when I watch him run and do his stop, start, jump cuts etc I see shades of Tyreek In his game. I just have a feeling this kid could be an absolute revelation for this team in the future if he keeps his head in the playbook and grinds hard to perfect his craft just like Hill did.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

As for Brashard. Maybe I'm crazy but when I watch him run and do his stop, start, jump cuts etc I see shades of Tyreek In his game. I just have a feeling this kid could be an absolute revelation for this team in the future if he keeps his head in the playbook and grinds hard to perfect his craft just like Hill did.

It’s all going to depend on the OL.

That’s the biggest glare with our offense right now. No OL, no running game.

Morris- Unkown
Kingsley- Underwhelming
Creed- GOAT
Smith- Solid
Taylor- False start guard, but just an average RT.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

My only fear about this dude is he may never be a good enough blocker to be fully trusted by Reid/Mahomes to be the true third down back. McKinnon was such an incredible blocker. Man, I miss that guy.

Even if he can never get to that point, he’ll still be a great and explosive gadget guy. Can’t ask for more from a 7th rounder.

[tmax63]

Originally Posted by Frosty

I take it you didn't read the Simmons thread?

I definitely read it. I just trust the Chiefs medical guys to do their senatorial role of advise and consent and either approve or veto the pick. They think they solved LT with Moore, but with Simmons they might be set for a decade. If he only comes back 80-90% of what he could of been, that's still better than anyone on the current roster except maybe Moore. I guess I just trust the medical guys to know their shit more than most people here. And by WTF moments I was talking about positional needs going into the draft and drafting to fill those, not debate over individual picks.

[nychief]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

My only fear about this dude is he may never be a good enough blocker to be fully trusted by Reid/Mahomes to be the true third down back. McKinnon was such an incredible blocker. Man, I miss that guy.

Even if he can never get to that point, he’ll still be a great and explosive gadget guy. Can’t ask for more from a 7th rounder.

Yeah… I think he might just be a gadget player…which is fine for a 7th rnd pick.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Jet Mckinnon had 61 receptions, 544 yards and 9 TD's in 2022.

Damien Williams had 41 receptions for 306 yards and 4 TD's in 2019.

Kareem Hunt had 26 receptions, 378 yards and 7 TD's. IN 11 GAMES in 2018

Pacheco in 2023 had 56 receptions, 304 yards and 2 TD's.

Samaji Perine had 29 receptions, 339 yards and 1 TD.

Any notion that Pat doesn't like throwing to running backs simply doesn't comply with the numbers. Demarcus Robinson, Byron Pringle, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore or Noah Gray haven't had 50 plus receptions in a season with Pat like Jet and Pacheco have. And this new Smith kid is a legit receiver unlike this other backs Pat has played with so I have no doubt whatsoever that he will throw to him.

Excellent point. I'm open to being wrong here, but it feels like Mahomes leaves some easy shit on the table. Now, I'm not one to criticize, Mahomes is the best there's been. I've planted my flag and am willing to die on the hill. But sometimes, especially when you're OL is getting shitkicked the play is to get it to a RB and move on. Part of that is what makes Mahomes Mahomes (the best there's been), but he's good at knowing the situation and sometimes, that's the play.

I'm obviously not in the offensive meetings. I know they want to do a lot of set up this so they can rape with that kind of thing. But from my seat, hit that RB instead of getting killed.