Kansas City Chiefs Draft SMU's Brashard Smith as Pick No. 228 in 2025 NFL Draft

After exchanging with the New England Patriots , the Kansas City Chiefs chosen SMU running back Brashard Smith in the seventh round as the 228th selection in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Chiefs are bolstering their backfield by selecting one of the various skilled runners available in the draft. Smith is a versatile talent who excels at accumulating yards across multiple dimensions, which could make him a valuable addition to an Andy Reid-led team.

Following his transfer from the University of Miami, Smith received Third-team Associated Press All-American All-Purpose recognition and was named to the First-team All-ACC for his performances at SMU. During this time, he topped the team’s charts with 1,332 rushing yards on 235 attempts along with scoring 14 rushing touchdowns. His total output across all facets contributed to him placing fourth nationally in all-purpose yardage with 1,977 yards. Smith appeared in every one of the fourteen matches they played, starting ten of them.

Recently, the Chiefs have excelled in drafting running backs, with starting player Isaiah Pacheco being picked in the seventh round. Additionally, undrafted free agent Carson Steele firmly established himself within the team’s lineup over the past season.

For additional information regarding the trade, take a look at Chiefs Wire's report .

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