Carson Steele

Carson Steele is a 3rd year junior running back entering his first season in the Power 5, transferring to UCLA after spending two seasons with the Ball State Cardinals. Steele was dominant in the MAC for the Cardinals, rushing for 2,414 yards and 20 TDs. At UCLA, Steele played in a zone-heavy running scheme and proved to be a decent athlete with quick feet and a solid frame. He possesses a very high motor and competes on nearly every play, regardless of circumstance. A downhill-focused runner, Steele refuses to shy away from contact. If he sees a hole, he will try and hit it whether there is a defender there or not. That’s not to say his vision is bad however, it’s just inconsistent at times. He has good cutback ability and balance which help him hit the right running lanes. In 2023 with UCLA, Steele recorded 847 rushing yards in 9 starts in 12 games with the Bruins. He ranked 6th in the Pac-12 in total rushing yards and yards per game.