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Carson Steele leads all AFC fullbacks in Pro Bowl voting

Carson Steele is getting votes.

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.

Chiefs newcomer ranks top-five in rookie Pro Bowl voting

The Kansas City #Chiefs have a standout newcomer who is currently in the top-five in Pro Bowl votes among rookies.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a handful of players who could see the Pro Bowl this year, but one unlikely player has found himself among the league leaders in rookie Pro Bowl voting.

Chiefs fullback Carson Steele made a name for himself during the 2024 preseason, where he tallied 149 total yards in three games.

Steele quickly became a fan favorite in Kansas City and found himself on the active roster for the reigning Super Bowl champions as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA.

Though the former Bruin hasn’t seen much playing time this season, fans across the country have taken notice of the up-and-comer in this year’s Pro Bowl voting.

On Friday, the NFL tweeted their list of the top-five rookie vote-getters, with Steele coming in third behind quarterback Jayden Daniels and tight end Brock Bowers.

Chiefs Kingdom can propel Steele to his first Pro Bowl by visiting ProBowl.com/vote or on Twitter with the hashtag #ProBowlVote alongside his official Twitter handle (@CarstonSteele30).

Is Kareem Hunt playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kareem Hunt was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report for Week 11 ahead of the defending Super Bowl champions’ highly anticipated showdown with the Buffalo Bills.

Will Hunt be available for the matchup?

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt has been dealing with some minor setbacks and remained on Kansas City’s injury report this week due to his knee.

Fortunately, his knee injury did not affect his ability to practice this week. He was a full participant in all of the Chiefs’ drills.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Hunt is expected to be Kansas City’s starting running back when the Chiefs face the Bills this week, barring some kind of unforeseen last-second setback.

Chiefs RB depth chart

With Hunt predicted to start in Buffalo today, behind him for support will be Samaje Perine, Carson Steele, and Clyde Edward-Helaire. One of these running backs may be inactive for Kansas City’s matchup against the Bills, but Hunt is not likely to need time off.

Chiefs scouting report: North Carolina Tar Heels RB Omarion Hampton

North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton could be an ideal target for the Kansas City #Chiefs in the 2025 NFL draft.

Isiah Pacheco and undrafted rookie Carson Steele are the only running backs among the five on Kansas City’s active roster or injured reserve list under contract for next season. The Chiefs must add depth through the 2025 NFL draft to replace their losses and protect themselves against future injuries.

North Carolina Tarheels running back Omarion Hampton is a dense rusher with a muscular build. He packs the power to shed tackle attempts in the backfield or at the line of scrimmage and turn negative plays into nice gains. Hampton drops his pad level in the hole to meet would-be tacklers and dish out punishment.

Hampton’s contact balance and powerful leg drive help him produce yards after contact. He moves the pile in short-yardage situations and drags linebackers or defensive backs for extra yardage. He needs to improve his stiff arm to maximize his power profile.

Hampton lacks elite speed and elusiveness in space, but he makes some surprising jump cuts for a player his size. His speed is good enough to create chunk plays and shouldn’t scare teams away from selecting him in the third round.

Hampton offers some third-down value. He’s a superb pass protector and has the size to stonewall blitzers and some edge rushers. He doesn’t run a larger route tree but makes nice catches outside of his frame.

North Carolina goes on the road to face Virginia at 11 a.m. CST on October 26. The Tar Heels lost their last three games to ACC opponents. Virginia is 1-2 in their last three in-conference games.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses handling the rookie wall: ‘We try to manage that the best we can’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discusses handling the rookie wall: ‘We try to manage that the best we can’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid held his weekly Zoom press conference with reporters on Monday. He revealed his thoughts on dealing with the common rookie wall with this year’s class.

“Yeah, there is a rookie wall that the guys can hit at times. We try to manage that the best we can,” said Reid. “We’ve had pretty good success with it with the young guys where we can kind of get them through that phase, but the guys are – they’re working hard, they’re contributing in the games. Then, we’ll just – as the college season goes on, I’m always – you start getting around that bowl time in there, and guys – that’s when they go, ‘Oh jeez, we still have seven games left or six games left,’ and that’s kind of where you have to look at, but we try to do a good job of working them through all that.”

The Chiefs have had several rookies contribute this season on both sides of the ball. Carson Steele, Kingsley Suamataia, and Xavier Worthy have been featured throughout the season on offense. Christian Roland-Wallace and Jaden Hicks defensively had two crucial interceptions off San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in Sunday’s victory.

Trey Smith addresses media after Chiefs’ Week 7 win vs. 49ers

Check out what #Chiefs OL Trey Smith had to say to NFL reporter Darren Smith after Kansas City’s Week 7 win over the San Francisco #49ers.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith is a versatile offensive lineman with a critical role in Andy Ried’s offensive scheme.

He played a critical role in helping the Chiefs’ running backs in Kansas City’s Week 7 win over the San Francisco 49ers and is among the team’s most indispensable offensive talents.

After Sunday’s victory over San Fransisco Trey Smith spoke to veteran NFL reporter Darren Smith in the Chiefs’ locker room to share his thoughts on Kansas City’s latest win.

Check out the full video of the lineman’s comments, which was posted to Twitter by Darren Smith on Sunday evening:

 

Though Smith doesn’t always get the recognition he deserves as an offensive lineman, his efforts will prove to be crucial for the Chiefs’ hopes of winning a third consecutive Super Bowl title after injuries have decimated Kansas City’s depth at the wide receiver positon.

Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt receives praise from coaches: ‘Comfortable with him carrying the ball’

Kansas City #Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt receives praise from coaches: ‘Comfortable with him carrying the ball’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media on Monday for his first Zoom press conference since the bye week. He expressed his appreciation for the immediate impact of Kareem Hunt’s return to the Chiefs offense.

“I mentioned before that he (Kareem Hunt) came back in pretty good shape other than not having played football, and that’s held true to this point. He’s been able to do a good job in practice when he was on the scout team,” said Reid. “Then, he worked through that (and) he was able to get in the game. We started him off relatively slow and then increased it, and he was able to handle both of those things. We’ll just see how the game goes, but I feel comfortable with him carrying the ball. We had (Carson) Steele backing him up there (and) he had a few carries that were productive, so we’re in pretty good shape there.”

Hunt gave the team an impressive performance in the Week 5 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The 29-year-old carried the ball 27 times in his first start of the season, tallying 102 yards; Reid mentioned the possibility of a returning Clyde Edwards-Helaire this week to help with a share of the workload.

“He’ll (Clyde Edwards-Helaire) be back in tomorrow. We’ll be able to talk to him then,” said Reid. “I haven’t had the chance to talk to him here, so I want to just get with him first before I put anything out there publicly. We’re awful glad to have him here.”

Edwards-Helaire hasn’t played this season as he continues to deal with PTSD, and the Chiefs are remaining patient and more focused on his mental health above everything else.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy evaluates Kareem Hunt’s performance in Week 4: ‘He runs violent’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy evaluates Kareem Hunt’s performance in Week 4: ‘He runs violent’

The Kansas City Chiefs running back position will be closely watched throughout the season as they seek consistency following the injury to starter Isiah Pacheco.

Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke to reporters on Friday about running back Kareem Hunt’s regular-season debut and fit in the offense.

“It was really neat. He’s so violent, he’s physical. He had a great attitude throughout.” said Nagy. “He had, however many, what I think he had, 16 or 17 carries and a few touches in the pass game. That’s who he is, and we weren’t really sure going into it how many (he’d) get. But he runs violent. He runs hard, and it makes it nice when you’re doing that.”

Hunt didn’t seem to miss a beat production-wise after spending five seasons with the Cleveland Browns and not playing in the first three weeks of the season. He finished last Sunday’s game with 69 yards on 14 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per rush.

Hunt could be the temporary starter moving forward because of his experience and rookie Carson Steele’s fumbling issues. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was recently elevated from the NFI list but will need some time to get reacclimated with the team.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses the elevation of Clyde Edwards-Helaire from NFI list

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discusses the elevation of Clyde Edwards-Helaire from NFI list | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs could have another offensive weapon returning to the lineup very soon as the team prepares the roster ahead of Week 5’s matchup with the New Orleans Saints.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the media on Thursday, explaining the elevation of running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who started the season on the NFI list because of his ongoing battle with PTSD.

“Clyde (Edwards-Helaire), you saw was elevated. He’s got a 21-day window,” said Reid. “We’ll just get him back into the swing of things here and see how he does and how he goes forward here the next couple of days.”

The NFL’s non-football injury list is a roster designation for players injured outside of NFL activities. Players can be placed on the NFI list for injuries sustained during personal workouts, accidents, or from pre-existing conditions. The 21-day window will be utilized to get Edwards-Helaire back up to speed and fit into a role on the offense.

“Yeah, so we’ll practice them today with the scout team, give them some reps there, and let him just kind of get back in the swing of things,” said Reid. “He’s in good shape. He’s been working out, so just get him back in the football part.”

Edwards-Helaire will join a crowded backfield featuring rookie Carson Steele and veterans Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine. Isiah Pacheco continues to recover from injury and may not be available until the end of the season.

Carson Steele starts for Chiefs as family watches from wedding

It was a big day in separate places for Carson Steele and his family

Carson Steele is an undrafted free agent who started Sunday night in the Kansas City Chiefs’ backfield. The former UCLA Bruin wasn’t supposed to be on national TV on Sept. 22. He was expected to be a groomsmen at his sister’s wedding.

Duty calls and Steele was busy running the rock for Patrick Mahomes & Co.

So, what’s a family to do? Make sure there is a giant screen at the wedding reception so everyone can celebrate Carson Steele and the newly married couple.