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The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0added several talented players through the 2024 NFL draft but didn\u2019t select one running back. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, however, quickly addressed the roster hole.<\/p>\n

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Kansas City signed former UCLA running back Carson Steele with a \u201cdeal that includes $15,000 guaranteed,\u201d per\u00a0KPRC 2\u2019s Aaron Wilson<\/p>\n

Starting his collegiate career at Ball State, Steele went off his sophomore year. During the 2022 season, he registered 289 carries for 1,556 yards and\u00a014 touchdowns. NFL analyst Bruce Feldman placed Steele on his annual \u201cFreak List\u201d for the second time ahead of the 2023 season.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s good Kansas City !!!! \ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThe Bruins were elated to get him in the transfer portal,\u201d Feldman wrote. \u201cSteele, at 6-1, 233, has wowed his new teammates with his strength. He bench-pressed 450 pounds and squatted 685. His wheels have been impressive too, clocking 20.96 MPH and vertical-jumping 35 inches. Steele, with his long flowing locks, looks like a fit in Hollywood. He also owns a pet alligator named Crocky-J.\u201d<\/p>\n

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QUADS for days. Haven\u2019t seen something like this since\u00a0@saquon\u00a0Carson Steele says his used to be about 1\/2 inch smaller but maybe tied now\ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd79\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f
\n650+ lb squat max too.\u00a0@carsonsteele30\u00a0leads\u00a0@UCLAFootball\u00a0in all purpose yds<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

His exotic choice of pets aside,\u00a0The Athletic\u2019s Dane Brugler\u00a0wrote of Steele, \u201cBuilt like a linebacker with his well-developed, sculpted frame.\u201d His \u201ctape shows an agile ball carrier who can follow blocks and glide through the crease.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I think Carson Steele is a NFL RB.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

With the Bruins in 2023, the 21-year-old recorded 167 rushes for 847 yards and 6 touchdowns. \u201cA one-year starter at UCLA, Steele was a natural fit in former head coach Chip Kelly\u2019s diverse run scheme,\u201d Brugler wrote. \u201cAfter two productive seasons at Ball State, including leading the MAC in rushing in 2022, he wanted to challenge himself at the Power 5 level \u2014 and led the Bruins in rushing in 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, Steele won\u2019t wow with his ability to create with speed or lateral quickness, but he runs with vision and urgency and has pass-catching value. His chances of earning an NFL roster spot likely will hinge on his development in pass protection and special-teams coverage.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Chiefs Also Signed UDFA RB Emani Bailey<\/h2>\n
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Emani Bailey is signing an UDFA deal with the Kansas City Chiefs!<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

In addition to Steele, the Chiefs signed undrafted free agent running back\u00a0Emani Bailey\u00a0out of TCU. Last season, Bailey recorded 223 rushes for 1,209 yards and\u00a08 touchdowns, along with 25 receptions for 184 yards and a score.<\/p>\n

Emani\u2019s deal \u201cincludes (a) $10,000 signing bonus, $200,000 base salary portion guaranteed, $210,000 total guaranteed,\u201d\u00a0Wilson reported.<\/p>\n

Brugler ranked Bailey as the 23rd-best running back prospect. \u201cWith his quick-scan reads and short-area burst, Bailey can pick, slide and make defenders miss with sudden gear change,\u201d he wrote of the 5-foot-8 rusher. \u201cThough he runs determined, he isn\u2019t threatening on downhill runs and needs to become a more diverse receiver and pass blocker to earn the trust of NFL coaches on passing downs.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, Bailey might not have ideal size or run power, but he easily strings moves together to create yardage in space and is dangerous when he works in concert with his blockers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chiefs News: GM Brett Veach Said There\u2019s a Position Battle at RB3<\/h2>\n
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GettyFormer TCU running back Emani Bailey on November 18, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

While it\u2019s an uphill battle for any undrafted player to make the 53-man roster, Steele and Emani have a real shot. Veach addressed the team\u2019s running back situation on Monday, April 29.\u00a0Isiah Pacheco\u00a0is the Chiefs No. 1 back, with\u00a0Clyde Edwards-Helaire\u00a0slotted at RB2.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that RB position will be a battle,\u201d Veach said, per\u00a0AtoZ Sports Charles Goldman. \u201cIt usually comes down to special teams and pass protector as a No. 3 RB\u2026 It\u2019s just a matter of who can put together a solid training camp and earn the position.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arrowhead Pride\u2019s Pete Sweeney\u00a0posted, \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a \u2018Royal Rumble\u2019 type battle for RB3 with Keontay Ingram, Deneric Prince, Emani Bailey and Carson Steele, among others.\u201d The Chiefs also have La\u2019Mical Perine and rugby star\u00a0Louis Rees-Zammit.<\/p>\n

Goldman predicts Pacheco, Edwards-Helaire, Rees-Zammit, and Bailey make the 53-man roster, while Steele earns a spot on the practice squad. \u201cI tend to think guys who have been playing football their whole life will have an advantage over Louis Rees-Zammit, but with the new kickoff return rules, I\u2019m not ready to rule out his chances of making the team,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmani Bailey fits the prototype change-of-pace, pass-catching back the team currently lacks. He\u2019s surprisingly effective in pass protection, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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