How could last year’s seventh-round pick work in Kansas City moving forward?

During a recent media appearance, RB Coach DeMarco Murray discussed coaching plans for Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith | @EdEastonJr

Discover which rookies surprised, who disappointed, and where the Chiefs' young talent stands amid team uncertainty.

During a recent press conference, Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith revealed his goals for the offseason | @EdEastonJr

There wasn’t much to love about the final game of the Kansas City Chiefs’ disappointing season, but there were a couple of bright spots. The backup cornerbacks once again played well, which could be important going into 2026, but the real news was the performance of running back Brashard Smith against the Las Vegas Raiders in the 14-12 loss. 

During his recent press conference, Kansas City Chiefs coordinator Dave Toub discussed promising opportunities for Brashard Smith | @EdEastonJr

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