Monday Musings: What will the Chiefs’ running backs look like in 2025?

Let’s discuss how Kansas City will approach their running backs this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs went into the NFL Draft with five running backs on their roster: returning players Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Carson Steele and Keaontay Ingram, along with newly signed free agent Elijah Mitchell. Then in Saturday’s seventh round, the team acquired SMU’s Brashard Smith — a pick that all three of our analysts gave an A grade — and have reportedly signed two undrafted free agents: Elijah Young from Western Kentucky and Qualan Jones from Stephen F. Austin.

So the running back room is already crowded. What will it look like when the season begins — and in 2026? Let’s talk about it.