Kendall Fuller has been such a mainstay in the Chiefs defensive backfield that he hasn’t left a lot of opportunities for backups. That’s a big part of the reason rookie Tremon Smith remains relatively anonymous other than having taken over as the primary kickoff returner once De’Anthony Thomas went on injured reserve.
Up until this point, the 6-foot tall, 190-pound Smith has been primarily known as the speedster returner and the guy tapped to imitate Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback and former Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson in Chiefs practice earlier this season.
Depending on Fuller’s health after having hand surgery late last week, the Chiefs may have to turn to Smith and/or to fellow rookie Charvarius Ward.