The reigning repeat Super Bowl champion Kansas City added an undrafted rookie free agent on Saturday. Carson Steele, the Bruins’ work-horse running back in 2023, signed with the Chiefs after going un-drafted, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Steele, who was projected as a Day 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, fell out of the seventh round and was plucked by Kansas City. Steele, who showed flashes as a receiver on top of his running ability, is a solid pick-up in a relatively underwhelming draft for running backs.
Given the recent devaluation of running backs in the NFL, as reflected in recent contracts, Steele is a bargain for the Chiefs, who often use tailbacks as receivers.
Former UCLA RB Carson Steele is signing with the #Chiefs, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 27, 2024
Steele will find himself on a depth chart alongside recent breakout star Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and likely the Chiefs other running back selection, TCU’s Emani Bailey.
But with upside as a three-down player and a big season in the Pac-12 in 2023, Steele, in all likelihood, should carve out a spot along the Kansas City roster.