# Carson Steele

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**Carson Steele** (born October 21, 2002) is an American professional [football](/source/American_football) [fullback](/source/Fullback_(gridiron_football)) for the [Philadelphia Eagles](/source/Philadelphia_Eagles) of the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He played [college football](/source/College_football) for the [Ball State Cardinals](/source/Ball_State_Cardinals_football) and the [UCLA Bruins](/source/UCLA_Bruins_football). He was signed by the [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs) as an [undrafted free agent](/source/Undrafted_free_agent) after the [2024 NFL draft](/source/2024_NFL_draft).

## Early life

Steele was raised in [Greenwood, Indiana](/source/Greenwood,_Indiana).[1] He was born to Joseph Steele and Angela Berry-Steele. He grew up alongside his older sister, Kesslar Steele.[2]

He attended [Center Grove High School](/source/Center_Grove_High_School) in Greenwood,[3] rushing for 1,659 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior in 2020.[4] He tallied a total of 5,907 rushing yards during his high school career.[5] He was selected as Mr. Football in Indiana after the 2020 season.[6]

## College career

Steele signed a letter of intent to play [college football](/source/College_football) at [Ball State University](/source/Ball_State_University) in February 2021.[6] As a freshman in 2021, he rushed for 891 yards and six touchdowns.[7] During his freshman year, he squatted 615 pounds and was able to bench press 405 lbs.[8] [Barstool Sports](/source/Barstool_Sports)' podcast "Unnecessary Roughness" called him "the most interesting man in CFB (college football)."[8]

Prior to the 2022 season, Steele was selected by Bruce Feldman of *[The Athletic](/source/The_Athletic)* to his list of the top 100 "freaks" in college football.[9][8] On November 8, 2022, he rushed for a career-high 198 yards and three touchdowns against [Toledo](/source/2022_Toledo_Rockets_football_team).[10] He also rushed for 192 yards against [Kent State](/source/2022_Kent_State_Golden_Flashes_football_team).[11] He was awarded MAC West Offensive Player of the Week twice during the [2022 season](/source/2022_Mid-American_Conference_football_season).[12][13] Through games played on November 19, 2022, Steele ranked ninth nationally with 1,376 rushing yards on 263 attempts (5.2 yards per carry).[14]

On January 4, 2023, Steele committed to transfer to play at the [University of California, Los Angeles](/source/University_of_California,_Los_Angeles), for the [Bruins](/source/UCLA_Bruins_football_team).[15] He was again named to Bruce Feldman's "freak list" for a second straight time in 2023.[16]

## Professional career

### Kansas City Chiefs

#### 2024 season

Steele was signed by the [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs) as an [undrafted free agent](/source/Undrafted_free_agent) after the [2024 NFL draft](/source/2024_NFL_draft).[17] Steele made the Chiefs' initial 53 man roster listed as a fullback instead of his collegiate position of running back.[18]

Steele made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the [2024 NFL Season](/source/2024_NFL_Season) against the [Baltimore Ravens](/source/Baltimore_Ravens). He had 2 carries for 3 yards along returning a kick for 28 yards in a 27–20 win for the Chiefs.[19]

In Week 3 against the [Atlanta Falcons](/source/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.[20]

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](/source/2025_Pro_Bowl) and finished second behind [Patrick Ricard](/source/Patrick_Ricard_(American_football)) of the [Baltimore Ravens](/source/Baltimore_Ravens) among [AFC](/source/American_Football_Conference) [fullbacks](/source/Fullback_(American_football)) in Pro Bowl voting.[21]

#### 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.[22][23]

### Philadelphia Eagles

On January 13, 2026, Steele signed a reserve/future contract with the [Philadelphia Eagles](/source/Philadelphia_Eagles).[24]

## 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 2 Career 37 28 648 3,294 5.1 26 58 486 8.4 4

## References

1. Hansen, Ian (September 29, 2021). ["Iron makes Steele: Carson Steele broke records in high school and is already contributing in a big way to Ball State"](https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/09/sports-ball-state-football-cardinals-carson-steele-center-grove-trojans-feature). *Ball State Daily News*. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

1. Neddenriep, Kyle (November 12, 2020). ["Carson Steele's legacy as one of Center Grove's greats will last beyond the record books"](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/11/12/ihsaa-football-carson-steele-legacy-center-grove-indiana-rushing-records/6270110002/). *The Indianapolis Star*. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

1. Mike Beas (September 18, 2020). ["Horse Race: Steele poised to rewrite Center Grove record book"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112790808/horse-race-carson-steele/). *The Daily Journal*. p. B1. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Carson Steele"](https://ballstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/carson-steele/10341). Ball State University. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

1. Robby General (September 10, 2021). ["'Strangely Successful': BSU freshman Carson Steele shined in 1st game"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112790568/strangely-successful/). *The Star Press*. pp. B1, B2. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Neddenriep, Kyle (2021-02-03). ["College football: Mr. Football Carson Steele signs with Ball State"](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/02/03/college-football-mr-football-carson-steele-signs-ball-state/4375642001/). *IndyStar*. Retrieved 2024-07-16.

1. ["Carson Steele"](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4714365/carson-steele). *ESPN.com*. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

1. Bobby General (September 9, 2022). ["From alligators to nicknames, who is BSU RBCarson Steele? (part 2)"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112791308/steele-part-2/). *Muncie Star Press*. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Feldman, Bruce (2022-08-10). ["College football Freaks List 2022: Bruce Feldman's rankings, with Michigan's Mazi Smith at No. 1"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3488797/2022/08/10/college-football-freaks-list-2022/). *[The Athletic](/source/The_Athletic)*. Retrieved 2025-01-15.

1. Robby General (November 9, 2022). ["3 takeaways from Ball State football at Toledo: Rockets dash Cardinals MAC Championship hopes"](https://www.thestarpress.com/story/sports/college/ball-state/2022/11/09/toledo-football-dashes-ball-states-mac-championship-hopes-3-takeaways/69617199007/). *Muncie Star Press*

1. ["Carson Steele rushes for 192 yards, Ball State beats Kent State 27–20"](https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ball-state-cardinals-john-paddock-tanner-koziol-5f7fde3b11ec776890cad216a60c8e9c). [Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press). November 1, 2022.

1. ["MAC Announces Week 6 Football Players of the Week"](https://getsomemaction.com/news/2022/10/10/mac-announces-week-6-football-players-of-the-week.aspx). *getsomemaction.com*. Mid-American Conference. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.

1. ["MAC Announces Week 10 Football Players of the Week"](https://getsomemaction.com/news/2022/11/7/mac-announces-week-10-football-players-of-the-week.aspx). *getsomemaction.com*. Mid-American Conference. November 7, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.

1. ["College Football Player Rushing Stats 2022"](https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/player/_/view/offense/stat/rushing/table/rushing/sort/rushingYards/dir/desc). *ESPN.com*. Retrieved November 16, 2022.

1. Connon, Sam (January 4, 2023). ["Ball State Transfer RB Carson Steele Commits to UCLA Football"](https://www.si.com/college/ucla/football/ball-state-transfer-running-back-carson-steele-commits-to-ucla-football). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*

1. Feldman, Bruce (2023-08-15). ["College football Freaks List 2023: Bruce Feldman's rankings, with a true freshman at No. 1"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4768413/2023/08/15/bruce-feldman-college-football-freaks-list/). *[The Athletic](/source/The_Athletic)*. Retrieved 2025-01-15.

1. ["Chiefs Announce Roster Moves"](https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves-x9527). *Chiefs.com*. May 4, 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-30.

1. Wadleigh, Matt (2024-08-27). ["Carson Steele makes Chiefs 53-man roster"](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/2024/08/27/carson-steele-makes-chiefs-53-man-roster/). *UCLA Wire*. USA Today. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

1. ["Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs – September 5th, 2024"](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202409050kan.htm). *Pro-Football-Reference.com*. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

1. ["Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons - September 22nd, 2024"](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202409220atl.htm). *Pro-Football-Reference.com*. Retrieved 2025-08-28.

1. McMullen, Matt (2025-01-02). ["Five Chiefs Named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games"](https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-chiefs-named-to-the-2025-pro-bowl-games). *Kansas City Chiefs*. Retrieved 2025-07-31.

1. ["Chiefs Announce Roster Moves Heading Into 2025 NFL Season"](https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves-heading-into-2025-nfl-season). *chiefs.com*. Retrieved 29 August 2025.

1. ["Chiefs Announce Practice Squad and Other Roster Moves Heading Into 2025 NFL Season"](https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-practice-squad-and-other-roster-moves-heading-into-2025-nfl-season). *chiefs.com*. Retrieved 29 August 2025.

1. ["Eagles sign 3 players to future deals"](https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-future-deals-carson-steele-ej-jenkins-john-ojukwu). *PhiladelphiaEagles.com*. January 13, 2026.

## External links

- [Philadelphia Eagles bio](https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/players-roster/carson-steele/)
- [Ball State Cardinals bio](https://ballstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/carson-steele/10341)
- [UCLA Bruins bio](https://uclabruins.com/sports/football/roster/carson-steele/12740)
- [Carson Steele Family](https://starbiographer.com/players/carson-steeles-parents-joseph-and-angela-inspired-his-nfl-path/)

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