It has been an impressive training camp for former UCLA Bruins running back Carson Steele. The undrafted rookie from Greenwood Indiana, who will not turn 22 until October is making a case for the Kansas City Chiefs to keep him on their regular season roster.
Steele scored his first preseason touchdown on Thursday in the loss to the Chicago Bears. He rushed a total of four times for 50 yards, including the 31-yard scamper into the end zone.
He is listed as a fullback on the Chiefs roster and currently is the only one in that position. Kansas City will likely give the ball to Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire early and often when the 2024 season starts, but it is exciting to see Steele get a chance.
Every Carson Steele preseason rush attempt
– 11 carries
– 11 avoided tackles
– 87 rushing yards
– 81 of those yards created AFTER initial contactCheck out the new undrafted Kansas City Chiefs rookie RB: pic.twitter.com/XcqmvINfJe
— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) August 23, 2024
In College, he started at Ball State and then joined the Bruins in 2023. With UCLA he played in all 12 games and ran for 847 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also caught 17 passes for 163 yards, and scored twice as well.