Former UCLA running back Carson Steele looks to be a Day 3 selection for NFL teams in the draft. After a solid year following his transfer from Ball State, Steele graded out nicely in some interesting statistics. Now, the jury is in on his Relative Athletic Score.
The Relative Athletic Score compiles size, explosiveness, agility, and speed based on NFL Combine results to make a composite score of a player’s athleticism.
For Steele’s size, he earned an “elite” grade, for his explosion, he received a “good” grade, for his speed, he received a “poor” grade, and for his agility, he received an “okay” grade.
Carson Steele is a RB prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored a 7.36 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 477 out of 1804 RB from 1987 to 2024.https://t.co/SPrXSZa9v8 pic.twitter.com/qnJuTtrMkW
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 26, 2024
Though the Relative Athletic Score does not determine how successful a player will be in the NFL, it helps compare them to current or past players. With a 7.36 score out of 10, Steele’s closest comp was Arian Foster.
Foster, the NFL’s rushing leader in 2010 and a four-time Pro Bowler, is an interesting comparison. Both Steele and Foster are solid runners with the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
The Relative Athletic Score is no crystal ball, but for teams looking to add a two-way running back to their roster, Steele’s parallel to Foster could have teams excited to draft in the former Bruin.