SMU running back Brashard Smith was one of a few prospects at the NFL Combine who was requested to do on-field drills at an alternate position.
The speedster will be participating in drills at the wide receiver position in addition to his main running back position, per insider Jordan Reid.
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As the former All-ACC performer works out this week at multiple positions on offense in Indianapolis, teams will start to organize their draft boards.
Which teams are interested in drafting the 1,300-yard rusher?
Prospects that were requested by NFL teams to do on-field drills at alternate positions:
• Notre Dame DT Howard Cross – FB
• Ole Miss DT JJ Pegues – FB
• TCU WR Savion Williams – RB
• SMU RB Brashard Smith – WR
• Delaware RB Marcus Yarns – WR— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 27, 2025
New York Giants
A lot of jobs could be on the line with the Giants in 2025, which means the organization has to act with urgency.
Drafting an all-purpose running back like Smith could help head coach Brian Daboll fill the void left by All-Pro running back Saquon Barkey over a season ago.
New York Jets
While the Jets decided to clean house in many ways this offseason, head coach Aaron Glenn may need to spice things up on offense if he wants to prove he can win without former quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Adding a gadget player like Smith to a young nucleus with 1,000-yard wide receiver Garrett Wilson and star running back Breece Hall could be a smart move for a desperate organization.
Houston Texans
While the Texans already have a star running back, much like the Jets, they could be down a star wide receiver if Stefon Diggs decides not to play for the team anymore after his injury-shortened season.
Adding Smith could help the team compensate for Diggs’s potential loss and add depth behind Mixon, who will be 29 this year.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are one of the more bland organizations in the league right now. They lack excitement and explosiveness on both sides of the ball, especially with an uncertain quarterback situation.
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To make life easier on either Anthony Richardson or Joe Flacco, a talented speedster like Smith could add another element to a team that already has Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman.
Chicago Bears
With Ben Johnson taking over as head coach, the Bears will want to continue adding dangerous offensive weapons around young quarterback Caleb Williams.
Adding Smith to a running back room with D’Andre Swift could take the ground attack to a whole new level in the Windy City.
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