The Kansas City Chiefs’ interior offensive line has earned respect around the league for their efficiency and dominance in the trenches. Pro Bowl center Creed Humphrey spoke highly of another unit member, right guard Trey Smith, during Thursday’s press conference.
“He’s (Trey Smith) probably the most physical lineman in the league. He loves getting after guys, putting guys on the ground, getting after him,” said Humphrey. “So just, the physicality that it brings, and also, the mental prep that he does throughout the week to be able to see things before it’s happening, pre-snap, post-snap, what’s happening, all those things, he does a great job with it. He understands schemes and concepts well and what we’re trying to do against what the defense has given us.”
Smith remains one of the highest-rated guards in the league but has yet to make a Pro Bowl team. He brings a unique energy to the offensive line unit, leaving a physical impression on opponents and inspiring teammates.
“Yeah, it fires us up and makes everybody else play with that much more of an edge. When you see it in the film, you see your guy doing that. It’s kind of infectious.” said Humphrey. “It makes you want to do it too, and it kind of turns into a competition so you can do it the most on the field. Trey (Smith) usually wins, but it turns into a competition, and he just does a great job; he brings so much energy to the room and gets guys fired up, so it’s a lot of fun to play with him.”
The 2021 sixth-round draft pick has plenty of footage of lifting defenders while blocking, which has added to his popularity around the league.
