Carson Steele explains exactly what he is going to offer Kansas City Chiefs, he’s determined to make the team

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The first preseason game for the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have a good outcome, but it did bring some possibilities for the future of the season.

In the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, KC lost one of its biggest weapons for who knows how long, but on the bright side it highlighted the presence of a player who could be useful when September arrives.

Carson Steele, the undrafted free agent who scored the Chiefs’ only touchdown in the opening game.

He could be responsible for bringing the fullback position back to Kansas City.

The challenge for both Steele and the Chiefs

After transferring from Ball State University, Steele moved from Indiana for the first time in his life to Southern California to play for the UCLA Bruins.

Carson Steele is originally a running back. At 6‘ 1’’ and 228 pounds, the player has stepped out of his comfort zone with the franchise to somehow make it into the squad.

The fullback is basically a runner who also takes advantage of his blocking skills to make his play.

His standout performance against the Jags caught the attention of the coaching staff, who now see the potential in Steele to bring back a position that is almost extinct in the NFL.

The 21-year-old has never played fullback, so it will be a mutual experience for him and the organisation.

Steele’s focus on finding his place in the team

While training camp is still underway, Steele is focusing on doing his best and learning as much as possible about playing fullback.

He spoke to the media about his motivation for his rookie season.

“That was my main goal coming into camp,” said. “Trying to be like a Swiss Army knife – [to] try to do it all. Wherever they need to put me in, I can get in.”

“Being that bigger back for third-and-1 or third-and-2, I was more of the style of a fullback without being a true fullback. It kind of stuck to me – and it has really helped me get through this camp.”

Indeed, the job is going to be tough. At Ball State in 2022, he rushed for 1,556 yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 games.

Those aren’t the kind of numbers fullbacks record. The system for this type of player is different.

He’s kind of already architecting possibilities to secure a place in the 53-man roster.

“Talking with the coaches as I got picked up,” remembered. “That was a thing we talked about: coming in on packages third-and-1 or third-and-2; being a bigger guy and blocking – especially catching out of the backfield.”

Coach Andy Reid has yet to give a verdict on Steele. He believes he’s developing well, but has issued a few warnings.

“You saw what he was as a running back,” Reid told the media at Missouri Western State University. “He’s learning the fullback spot as needed. We used Noah [Gray] there last year, who can still do that.”

“If he’s going to make the team, he has to be a good special teams player. He has to be able to carry the football and stay aggressive like he’s doing right now.”

It’s time for Steele to show his versatility and put on a show in the upcoming pre-season games. Against the Jaguars, he had four carries for 29 yards, including a one-yard touchdown run and an excellent 20-yard run.

In any case, Steele is already becoming a fan favourite

The young talent carries with him an unusual characteristic, or perhaps even a ‘lifestyle’. He has a pet alligator.

And this has already made him endearing to his teammates and the Chiefs Kingdom.

The young talent carries with him an unusual characteristic, or perhaps even a ‘lifestyle’. He has a pet alligator.

He even told the story of how he got Crocky-J, his alligator.

“I got him in the second, third grade as a Christmas present. He’s probably around four or five feet… I named him Crocky-J when I was younger because I thought it sounded a little better. I’d say he’s probably 90 to 100 pounds. He’s got a big aquarium back at home.”