Backfield
Who backs up the Chiefs at running back?
Kansas City Chiefs running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Kenneth Walker leads the Chiefs backfield, with Brashard Smith as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Chiefs running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Walker | Active | — | — |
| 2 | Brashard Smith | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Emari Demercado | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Emmett Johnson | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Jaydn Ott | Active | — | — |
| 6 | EJ Smith | Active | — | — |
| 7 | Elijah McGuire | Active | — | — |
| 8 | Terion Stewart | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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