The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to grab a name SMU fans know all too well—and now, the NFL is about to find out why Brashard Smith is ready to make noise on Sundays. For Brashard Smith, the road from Miami to Dallas to Kansas City wasn’t always smooth,

The Kansas City Chiefs selected SMU RB Brashard Smith with the No. 228 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Smith is the best satellite running back in the 2025 NFL draft. Smith is a former wide receiver who converted to running back and is noticeable on film. He is a dynamic weapon in the passing game out of the backfield.

Their initial four picks — Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons (first round), Tennessee defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott (second), Louisville edge Ashton Gillotte (third) and Cal cornerback Nohl Williams (third) — all occupy those spots.