Carson Steele

21-Year-Old Running BackRB
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Steele wasn't selected in April's NFL Draft but has a good shot of making Kansas City's roster after turning heads in training camp. The 6-foot-1, 225-pounder brings multiple useful skills to the table: he was listed as a fullback on KC's initial depth chart and is certainly capable of serving as a lead blocker in two-back sets, but he is also a powerful runner with the ball in his hands, is solid in pass-protection and can contribute on special teams. If he does in fact make the cut, Steele could add some new wrinkles to an offense that didn't roster a fullback last season while garnering occasional carries behind Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Read Past Outlooks
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#415.97
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$Signed a three-year, $2.83 million contract with the Chiefs in May of 2024.
Rushes twice in NFL debut
RBKansas City Chiefs
September 6, 2024
Steele logged two carries for three yards during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Steele also returned one kickoff for 28 yards. The undrafted rookie played just five offensive snaps Week 1 despite Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) not being available behind starter Isaiah Pacheco, but there's room for Steele's involvement to grow as he better acclimates to the Chiefs offense. Edwards-Helaire won't be eligible to come off the reserve/non-football injury list until at least Week 5, so Steele will get another opportunity to handle a key depth role Week 2 versus the Bengals.
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How do Carson Steele's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Broken Tackle %
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Positive Run %
50.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
100.0%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
1.5
 
Rushing TD %
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Touches Per Game
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% Snaps w/Touch
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Could mix in more with CEH out
RBKansas City Chiefs
September 4, 2024
Steele could see significant playing time early in the season, starting with Thursday's game against the Ravens, as teammate Clyde Edwards-Helaire will miss at least four weeks after being placed on the non-football illness list Monday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
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Earns spot on initial roster
RBKansas City Chiefs
August 27, 2024
Steele has a spot on Kansas City's initial 53-man roster, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Leads Chiefs in rushing Thursday
RBKansas City Chiefs
August 22, 2024
Steele rushed four times for 50 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 34-21 preseason loss to the Bears on Thursday night. He also returned one kickoff for 29 yards.
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Increased reps at RB
RBKansas City Chiefs
August 13, 2024
Steele saw more action at running back with the first-team and second-team offensive units during Tuesday's practice than he had previously in camp, Jesse Newell of The Kansas City Star reports.
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Slated to sign with Kansas City
RBFree Agent
April 28, 2024
Steele is slated to sign with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could surprise in rookie year
RBKansas City Chiefs
August 30, 2024
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com identifies Steele as a rookie who had a strong preseason and could surprise in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Steele went undrafted out of UCLA in April and subsequently succeeded in his longshot bid for a spot on the 53-man roster for the defending champions. Although he's listed as a fullback on the Chiefs' depth chart, Steele showed plenty as a runner during the preseason by gaining 87 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Brooks notes the combination of Steele's power and explosiveness and head coach Andy Reid's willingness to utilize multiple backs throughout a season could give Steele opportunities to contribute immediately.
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