Former Bruins running back Carson Steele is currently the leading Pro Bowl vote-getter among all AFC full backs in the latest update that was released on Monday.
While fullbacks aren’t all that common in today’s NFL, the former UCLA Bruin, may very well represent the AFC at the position as he remains in the lead at the position. Not only is Steele outpacing all other AFC fullbacks, he has received the third most votes of any rookie as of last week, behind only Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Steele joined the Chiefs after not being selected in this year’s draft and earned a spot on their 53-man roster out of training camp. With early-season injuries to the Chiefs running backs’ Steele got thrust into action as a rookie, appearing in 13 games and starting two while totaling 158 rushing yards on 48 carries.
Despite Kansas City having a tied for NFL-best 12-1 record, it hasn’t been all positives for Steele, who’s fumbled three times this season and has yet to score an NFL touchdown. Instead of sticking with Steele as their feature back, the Chiefs re-signed Kareem Hunt to take over the role before starter Isiah Pacheco returned to the fold two weeks ago.
Even with the ups-and-downs, the former Bruin has a chance to be the only UCLA alum named a Pro Bowler in 2024, with Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller and Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn also having deserving seasons.
Steele played just one season in Westwood, scoring eight total touchdowns and rushing for over 800 yards in 12 games as a Bruin.