Carson Steele Draft Profile | UCLA, RB Scouting Report

    UCLA RB Carson Steele joined Chip Kelly's program from Ball State. We're projecting where the NFL could take him in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    Chip Kelly and the UCLA Bruins have a new star back to rely on this season. Former Ball State rusher Carson Steele joined the Bruins, immediately becoming a force and a rising 2024 NFL Draft prospect. We’re looking at Steele’s scouting report for next year’s draft.

    Carson Steele Draft Profile and Measurements

    • Height: 6’1″
    • Weight: 225
    • Position: RB
    • School: UCLA
    • Current Year: Junior

    After totaling 481 carries for 2,447 yards and 20 touchdowns in two seasons at Ball State, Steele is welcoming a new challenge in the Pac 12. He finished 2022 with 1,556 rushing yards, ranking ninth in the nation. He’s a true junior with one more year of eligibility left.

    He also owns a pet alligator.

    Carson Steele Scouting Report

    Strengths

    • Large frame that allows him to power through tacklers with a great stiff arm.
    • He can be a workhorse back who gets stronger as the game progresses.
    • Excellent contact balance allows him to continue trudging upfield, taking hits directly to his body. He’s tough to bring down by one tackler.
    • Contributed as a pass catcher and pass blocker, with the upside to be a three-down back.
    • Steele is creative in his evasion of tackles, including hurdling defenders and using dekes and jukes without breaking his stride too much.
    • Uses his lead blockers effectively to buy time for rushing lanes to develop and shield his body.
    • Has enough speed and quickness to find chunk plays even though he’s not an elite athlete.
    • Very good fit in zone running schemes as he hits the intended rushing lane without hesitation.

    Weaknesses

    • Has a unique play style that was effective at Ball State, but we haven’t seen it in a Power Five conference in a few years. He’ll have to prove his power and athleticism are enough to work against better athletes.
    • He already has a substantial workload on his body and doesn’t evade hits but rather absorbs them.
    • Struggles to make defenders miss and doesn’t have natural leverage due to his taller frame.
    • His overall quickness, agility, and speed are average at best so his upside is fair to question.

    Current Draft Projection and Summary

    We don’t often see running backs like Steele. He’s crafty, strong, can take a hit, and keep moving. He has some short-area burst and agility, but he’s also mastered the nuance of being a running back.

    The question is how athletic he is compared to starting NFL backs. He’ll have an NFL role because he continues chugging ahead, and his large frame bodes well for his ability to play all three downs. But will his contact balance and subtle cuts be enough to overcome otherwise middling explosiveness?

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    Steele will benefit from a more diverse and less-dependent offense at UCLA than Ball State. The jump in competition is quite large, so we’ll be watching closely as Steele proves himself in the Pac-12.

    Entering the year, we have Steele with a Day 3 grade due to his vision, strength, and refinement at the position.

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    PlayerPositionTeamTarget
    Aidan RobbinsRBBYUAidan Robbins Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/aidan-robbins-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ainias SmithWR/RBTexas A&MAinias Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ainias-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Andrew MukubaSClemsonAndrew Mukuba Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/andrew-mukuba-draft-scouting-2024/
    Anthony GouldWROregon StateAnthony Gould Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/anthony-gould-draft-scouting-2024/
    Antwane Wells Jr.WRSouth CarolinaAntwane Wells Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/antwane-wells-jr-draft-scouting-2024/
    Audric EstiméRBNotre Dame
    Audric Estimé Scouting Report
    https://www.profootballnetwork.com/audric-estime-draft-scouting-2024/
    Austin JonesRBUSCAustin Jones Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/austin-jones-draft-scouting-2024/
    Austin ReedQBWestern KentuckyAustin Reed Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/austin-reed-draft-scouting-2024/
    Barrett CarterLBClemsonBarrett Carter Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/barrett-carter-draft-scouting-2024/
    Blake CorumRBMichiganBlake Corum Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/blake-corum-draft-scouting-2024/
    Blake WatsonRBMemphisBlake Watson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/blake-watson-draft-profile-memphis-rb-scouting-report/
    Bo NixQBOregonBo Nix Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/bo-nix-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Braelon AllenRBWisconsinBraelon Allen Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/braelon-allen-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brenden RiceWRUSCBrenden Rice Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brenden-rice-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brennan ArmstrongQBNC StateBrennan Armstrong Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brennan-armstrong-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brock BowersTEGeorgiaBrock Bowers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brock-bowers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Bucky IrvingRBOregonBucky Irving Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/bucky-irving-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cade StoverTEOhio StateCade Stover Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cade-stover-draft-scouting-2024/
    Caleb WilliamsQBUSCCaleb Williams Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/caleb-williams-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cameron RisingQBUtahCameron Rising Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cameron-rising-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cameron WardQBWashington StateCameron Ward Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cameron-ward-draft-scouting-2024/
    Carson BeckQBGeorgiaCarson Beck Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/carson-beck-draft-scouting-2024/
    Carson SteeleRBUCLACarson Steele Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/carson-steele-draft-scouting-2024/
    Chop RobinsonEDGEPenn StateChop Robinson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/chop-robinson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Chris TyreeWRNotre DameChris Tyree Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/chris-tyree-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cornelius JohnsonWRMichiganCornelius Johnson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cornelius-johnson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dallas TurnerEDGEAlabamaDallas Turner Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dallas-turner-draft-scouting-2024/
    Denzel BurkeCBOhio StateDenzel Burke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/denzel-burke-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Devin LearyQBKentuckyDevin Leary Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/devin-leary-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dillon GabrielQBOklahomaDillon Gabriel Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dillon-gabriel-draft-scouting-2024/
    DJ UiagaleleiQBOregon StateDJ Uiagalelei Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dj-uiagalelei-draft-scouting-2024/
    Donovan EdwardsRBMichiganDonovan Edwards Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/donovan-edwards-draft-scouting-2024/
    Donovan SmithQBHoustonDonovan Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/donovan-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dorian SingerWRUSCDorian Singer Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dorian-singer-draft-scouting-2024/
    Drake MayeQBNorth CarolinaDrake Maye Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/drake-maye-draft-scouting-2024/
    Emeka EgbukaWROhio StateEmeka Egbuka Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/emeka-egbuka-draft-scouting-2024/
    Garrett ShraderQBSyracuseGarrett Shrader Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/garrett-shrader-draft-scouting-2024/
    Gavin HardisonQBUTEPGavin Hardison Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/gavin-hardison-draft-scouting-2024/
    George HolaniRBBoise StateGeorge Holani Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/george-holani-draft-scouting-2024/
    Grayson McCallQBCoastal CarolinaGrayson McCall Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/grayson-mccall-draft-scouting-2024/
    Hudson CardQBPurdueHudson Card Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/hudson-card-draft-scouting-2024/
    Isaiah NeyorWRTexasIsaiah Neyor Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/isaiah-neyor-draft-scouting-2024/
    J.J. McCarthyQBMichiganJ.J. McCarthy Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jj-mccarthy-draft-scouting-2024/
    J.T. TuimoloauEDGEOhio StateJ.T. Tuimoloau Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/j-t-tuimoloau-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Jalen BergerRBMichigan StateJalen Berger Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-berger-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jalen McMillanWRWashingtonJalen McMillan Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-mcmillan-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jalon DanielsQBKansasJalon Daniels Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalon-daniels-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jared VerseEDGEFlorida StateJared Verse Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jared-verse-scouting-draft-2024/
    Jase McClellanRBAlabamaJase McClellan Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jase-mcclellan-draft-scouting-2024/
    Javon BakerWRUCFJavon Baker Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/javon-baker-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jayden DanielsQBLSUJayden Daniels Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jayden-daniels-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jeff SimsQBNebraskaJeff Sims Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jeff-sims-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jermaine BurtonWRAlabamaJermaine Burton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jermaine-burton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jer'Zhan NewtonDTIllinoisJer'Zhan Newton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jerzhan-newton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Joe AltOTNotre DameJoe Alt Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joe-alt-draft-scouting-2024/
    Joe MiltonQBTennesseeJoe Milton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joe-milton-draft-scouting-2024/
    John Rhys PlumleeQBUCFJohn Rhys Plumlee Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/john-rhys-plumlee-draft-scouting-2024/
    Johnny WilsonWRFlorida StateJohnny Wilson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/johnny-wilson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jo'Quavious MarksRBMississippi StateJo'Quavious Marks Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joquavious-marks-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jordan TravisQBFlorida StateJordan Travis Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jordan-travis-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jordan WhittingtonWRTexasJordan Whittington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jordan-whittington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kalen KingCBPenn StateKalen King Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kalen-king-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kamari LassiterCBGeorgiaKamari Lassiter Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kamari-lassiter-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kamren KinchensSMiami (FL)Kamren Kinchens Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kamren-kinchens-draft-scouting-2024/
    Keith Randolph Jr.DTIllinoisKeith Randolph Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/keith-randolph-jr-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Kendall MiltonRBGeorgiaKendall Milton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kendall-milton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Keon ColemanWRFlorida StateKeon Coleman Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/keon-coleman-draft-scouting-2024/
    KJ JeffersonQBArkansasKJ Jefferson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kj-jefferson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kool-Aid McKinstryCBAlabamaKool-Aid McKinstry Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kool-aid-mckinstry-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kurtis RourkeQBOhioKurtis Rourke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kurtis-rourke-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ladd McConkeyWRGeorgiaLadd McConkey Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ladd-mcconkey-draft-scouting-2024/
    Maason SmithDTLSUMaason Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/maason-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Malachi CorleyWRWestern KentuckyMalachi Corley Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/?p=389162&preview=true&preview_id=389162
    Malik NabersWRLSUMalik Nabers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/malik-nabers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Mario WilliamsWRUSCMario Williams Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/mario-williams-draft-scouting-2024/
    MarShawn LloydRBUSCMarShawn Lloyd Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/marshawn-lloyd-draft-scouting-2024/
    Marvin Harrison Jr.WROhio StateMarvin Harrison Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/marvin-harrison-draft-scouting-2024/
    Michael Penix Jr.QBWashingtonMichael Penix Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-penix-jr-draft-scouting-2024/
    Michael PrattQBTulaneMichael Pratt Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-pratt-draft-scouting-2024/
    Moose Muhammad IIIWRTexas A&MMoose Muhammad III Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/moose-muhammad-iii-draft-scouting-2024/
    Noah WhittingtonRBOregonNoah Whittington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/noah-whittington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Olu FashanuOTPenn StateOlu Fashanu Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/olu-fashanu-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Phil JurkovecQBPittsburghPhil Jurkovec Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/phil-jurkovec-draft-scouting-2024/
    Princely UmanmielenEDGEFloridaPrincely Umanmielen Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/princely-umanmielen-draft-scouting-2024/
    Quinn EwersQBTexasQuinn Ewers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/quinn-ewers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Raheim SandersRBArkansasRaheim Sanders Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/raheim-sanders-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ricky PearsallWRFloridaRicky Pearsall Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ricky-pearsall-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Riley LeonardQBDukeRiley Leonard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/riley-leonard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Roman WilsonWRMichiganRoman Wilson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/roman-wilson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Rome OdunzeWRWashingtonRome Odunze Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/rome-odunze-draft-scouting-2024/
    Sam HartmanQBNotre DameSam Hartman Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/sam-hartman-draft-scouting-2024/
    Spencer RattlerQBSouth CarolinaSpencer Rattler Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/spencer-rattler-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tahj WashingtonWRUSCTahj Washington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tahj-washington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Taulia TagovailoaQBMarylandTaulia Tagovailoa Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/taulia-tagovailoa-draft-scouting-2024/
    Treshaun WardRBKansas StateTreshaun Ward Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/treshaun-ward-draft-scouting-2024/
    TreVeyon HendersonRBOhio StateTreVeyon Henderson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/treveyon-henderson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Trey BensonRBFlorida StateTrey Benson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/trey-benson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Trey SandersRBTCUTrey Sanders Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/trey-sanders-draft-scouting-2024/
    Troy FranklinWROregonTroy Franklin Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/troy-franklin-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tyler ShoughQBTexas TechTyler Shough Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tyler-shough-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tyler Van DykeQBMiami (FL)Tyler Van Dyke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tyler-van-dyke-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ulysses Bentley IVRBOle MissUlysses Bentley IV Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ulysses-bentley-iv-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will HowardQBKansas StateWill Howard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-howard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will RogersQBMississippi StateWill Rogers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-rogers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will SheppardWRVanderbiltWill Sheppard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-sheppard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will ShipleyRBClemsonWill Shipley Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-shipley-draft-scouting-2024/
    Xavier LegetteWRSouth CarolinaXavier Legette Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/xavier-legette-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Xavier WorthyWRTexasXavier Worthy Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/xavier-worthy-draft-scouting-2024/

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