The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Brashard Smith, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Brashard Smith’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Brashard Smith is a receiver turned running back who put together a productive year to help SMU reach the CFP. Explosive athlete who can change direction with ease at high speeds.
Dynamic runner between the tackles who can find open lanes, press gaps, and get the second and third levels of a defense. Has the speed and explosion to beat linebackers and defensive backs to the spot and turn the corner.
A dangerous special-teams presence who has been returning kicks all four years of college. Averaged a robust 29 yards per return in 2023 with 579 total kick-return yards, both led the ACC. Doesn’t have a thick lower half and is just okay running off contact and breaking tackles. Below-average ball security. Has fumbled on nearly 2% of his career rushing attempts.
Has only one year of starting experience as a running back in college. Will face questions on whether he can handle an RB1 workload. Solid pass-catching running back who can create big plays when in space. Has natural hands and a very good feel for route running.
Brashard Smith’s NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Smith landed in Round 7 with the 227th overall pick.
And on CSN’s 2025 NFL Mock Draft for Day 3, Smith was selected with the 170th pick in Round 5 to the Buffalo Bills.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Brashard Smith
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Indianapolis Colts
- Dallas Cowboys
- Buffalo Bills
- New Orleans Saints
Brashard Smith’s NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 5097
- Weight: 194 pounds
- Position: Running Back
- School: SMU
- Arm: 3048
- Hand: 868
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.39
- 10-Yard Split: 1.58
- Broad Jump: 9’09”
- Vertical Jump: 32.5″
Brashard Smith’s College Stats
Career:
- Games: 49
- Rushes: 253
- Yards: 1,509
- Yards/Rush: 6.0
- TDs: 15
- Yards/Game: 30.8
- Receptions: 108
- Receiving Yards: 1,097
- Receptions TDs: 8
2024:
- Games: 14
- Rushes: 235
- Yards: 1,332
- Yards/Rush: 5.7
- TDs: 14
- Yards/Game: 95.1
- Receptions: 39
- Receiving Yards: 327
- Receptions TDs: 4
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