Carson Steele

Carson Steele (born October 21, 2002) is an American professional football fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ball State Cardinals and the UCLA Bruins. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life Steele was raised in Greenwood, Indiana. He was born to Joseph Steele and Angela Berry-Steele. He grew up alongside his older sister, Kesslar Steele.

He attended Center Grove High School in Greenwood, rushing for 1,659 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior in 2020. He tallied a total of 5,907 rushing yards during his high school career. He was selected as Mr. Football in Indiana after the 2020 season.

College career Steele signed a letter of intent to play college football at Ball State University in February 2021. During his freshman year, he squatted 615 pounds and was able to bench press 405 lbs. Barstool Sports' podcast "Unnecessary Roughness" called him "the most interesting man in CFB (college football)." He also rushed for 192 yards against Kent State. He was awarded MAC West Offensive Player of the Week twice during the 2022 season. Through games played on November 19, 2022, Steele ranked ninth nationally with 1,376 rushing yards on 263 attempts (5.2 yards per carry).

On January 4, 2023, Steele committed to transfer to play at the University of California, Los Angeles, for the Bruins. He was again named to Bruce Feldman's "freak list" for a second straight time in 2023.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs 2024 season Steele was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft. Steele made the Chiefs' initial 53 man roster listed as a fullback instead of his collegiate position of running back.

Steele made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season against the Baltimore Ravens. He had 2 carries for 3 yards along returning a kick for 28 yards in a 27–20 win for the Chiefs.

In Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons, he had 17 rushing attempts and 72 rushing yards, along with recording 1 reception for 2 yards in the Chiefs' 22–17 win.

As a rookie, Steele played both fullback (his designated position) and running back on offense and occasionally returned kicks on special teams. He was used mainly as a run blocker and short yardage runner.

Steele played a total of 199 offensive snaps in his rookie season. He played 190 snaps in the backfield, 2 snaps as a tight end, 1 as a slot receiver, and 6 out wide. Steele finished his rookie season with 183 rushing yards on 56 attempts and 26 receiving yards on 7 receptions. He also returned 5 kicks for 138 yards. Steele was an alternate for the 2025 Pro Bowl and finished second behind Patrick Ricard of the Baltimore Ravens among AFC fullbacks in Pro Bowl voting.

2025 season On August 26, 2025, Steele was waived by the Chiefs as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

Philadelphia Eagles On January 13, 2026, Steele signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. On August 29, he was waived and signed to the practice squad two days later.

Career statistics NFL Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Returning Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Rt Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2024 KC 17 3 56 183 3.3 9 0 7 26 3.7 9 0 5 138 27.6 31 0 3 2 Career 17 3 56 183 3.3 9 0 7 26 3.7 9 0 5 138 27.6 31 0 3 2

College Season Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD 2021 Ball State 13 7 192 891 4.6 6 12 157 13.1 1 2022 Ball State 12 12 289 1,556 5.4 14 29 166 5.7 1 2023 UCLA 12 9 167 847 5.1 6 17 163 9.6 2Career 37 28 648 3,294 5.1 26 58 486 8.4 4