49ers need running back depth. Could they pick a Deebo Samuel replacement? (paywall)
“That brings us to SMU’s Brashard Smith, a converted wide receiver who ran a swift 40-yard dash (4.39 seconds) at the combine and was the only FBS player to have at least 1,300 yards rushing, 300 yards receiving and 300 yards in kickoff returns in 2024. After three seasons as a wide receiver at Miami, Smith transferred to SMU, moved to running back and ranked fourth in FBS in all-purpose yards (1,977) while catching 39 passes.”