The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have a fullback on their roster last season but may decide to bring the position back after a strong showing from rookie Carson Steele in the preseason and training camp.
Steele made a great first impression on fans in his preseason debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, showcasing his powerful running style and versatility to fulfill duties as a lead blocker in two-back sets.
He was Kansas City’s leading rusher in the game, racking up 29 yards and scoring a touchdown in just four carries, playing mostly as a running back.
Carson Steele is making the team pic.twitter.com/i2ukDXl2vO
— Ryan Kramer (@KramerCentric) August 11, 2024
But, Andy Reid seemed to have a different vision for Steele during the Chiefs’ final training camp practice on Thursday when Steele was seen taking a carry as a fullback with Isiah Pacheco behind him in a heavy formation.
Check out this video of Steele’s skills as a fullback, which was posted to Twitter by KC Sports Network:
Is the fullback dive BACK for the Chiefs?? pic.twitter.com/7ydAJzJ61R
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) August 15, 2024
Though one snap in training camp hardly constitutes a wholesale change in the Chiefs’ offensive approach, Steele’s potential as a fullback could be a boon for Reid and Patrick Mahomes in short-yardage situations or near the goal line.
For now, Steele’s spot on Kansas City’s 53-man roster is far from guaranteed, but with a solid showing against the Detroit Lions this weekend, he could punch his ticket to becoming the Chiefs’ new fullback.
