Could this rookie RB be the Kansas City Chiefs' best fantasy football sleeper?
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has always made waves with his late-round draft picks, and rookie running back Brashard Smith may be poised to be his best seventh-round selection to date.
A versatile wide receiver-running back combo with the University of Miami Hurricanes and Southern Methodist University Mustangs, Smith made several standout plays during training camp and is likely to get significant playing time in Kansas City's preseason exhibition against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, August 15.
Last season, Kansas City's front office reunited with veteran rusher Kareem Hunt after star running back Isiah Pacheco sustained a serious injury that kept him out for much of the Chiefs' 2024 campaign.
While injuries are inherently unpredictable, neither Hunt nor Pacheco is indestructible, and Kansas City's coaching staff is sure to be keeping a close eye on the depth of their offensive backfield, just in case any untimely incidents force their veterans to the sideline.
Should the Chiefs need to seek a tertiary or quaternary option at the running back position this season, Smith would likely be a candidate to replace Hunt or Pacheco on Kansas City's depth chart, which may make him exactly the kind of hidden gem fantasy footballers should look for in the late rounds of their drafts.
Given his collegiate experience as a wide receiver and stunning shiftiness, Smith could develop into one of Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets in the passing game — if given a chance to prove himself.
Stay tuned to see if Smith can put on a show against the Seahawks tomorrow night to cement his place on the Chiefs' 53-man roster.
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