Carson Steele, a fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is the youngest of two children of American parents Joseph and Angela Steele. The UCLA Bruins alum received early training from his father while his mother and sister cheered him through tough times.
After Steele became the undrafted Chiefs pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, eyes are on this young football player—if he can make it to the 53-man roster.
In the preseason game opener loss against the Jaguars, he showcased his potential and scored his first-ever touchdown against an NFL team.
While the TD didn’t mean much to fans dealing with a losing game, it was a big moment for Carson’s family. His mother, Angela, even shared a video of her son’s achievement on X with a heartful caption.
Having totaled 5,907 rushing yards during his days at Center Grove High School, Steele played his first two years of collegiate football at Ball State University, with 2,447 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.
Then, on a transfer portal, he joined the UCLA Bruins and played for a season, recording 847 yards for six touchdowns.
Later, the Kanas City Chief signed him as an undrafted pick of the 2024 NFL draft on a 3-year $2.83 million contract. Thanks to a lucrative deal, Carson Steele’s net worth is around $1 million.
What Does Carson Steele’s Parents Do? Do They Have A Sports Background?
Carson, a Greenwood, Indiana native, was born on October 21, 2002, to white American parents Joseph Steele and Angela Berry-Steele. Neither of his parents has a professional sports background.
As reported, Steele’s father and mother graduated from Center Grove High School in 1990. While there are no details on the duo’s courtship, there are claims that Carson’s dad and mom were high school lovers.
The NFL player’s father, Joseph, owns J.R. Steele Auto Sales, which his grandfather started in the 1940s. However, details of the football star’s mother’s profession remain under wraps.
Carson’s father prefers to stay low-key and seldom appears in his family posts.
As for his mother, Angela, she is an avid user of social platforms. She often shares pictures with her kids (son Carson and daughter Kessler) on Facebook (@angela.berrysteele) and X (@berry_steele) profiles.
Her Instagram account (@angelasteele4) has been switched to private.
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Carson’s Mother Shared A Video Of His First NFL Touchdown
On August 10, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs played a preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which they lost by 13-26. None of the Chiefs players except Carson Steele could make an impactful performance.
Amid the defeat, Carson’s family got their most memorable moment as the NFL fullback ran for a touchdown, going 37 yards for seven carries.
Steele’s mom, Angela, shared a video of her son’s first NFL touchdown on X and stated that she and her family were happy and proud of him.
Are Carson Steele’s Parents Divorced?
Carson’s parents, Joe and Angela, and his sister, Kesslar, appeared in a joint interview for IndyStar in November 2020 and posed together for a picture. Since then, the football player’s father has been out of the picture.
It was in August 2020 when the family of four went on a vacation together.
Moreover, Steele’s mother, Angela’s Facebook profile, only showcases pictures of her with her son and daughter. In addition, her Facebook bio states her relationship status as “single.”
As a result, there has been speculation if the NFL star’s dad and mom went separate ways.
The football player has yet to speak on the matter.
However, based on the subtle hints through social media, some fans allege that Carson’s parents separated around 2021.
Carson Steele’s Father Trained Him And Got Him An Alligator Pet
Steele owns an alligator pet, which he got as a Christmas gift from his father. The NFL player was in an elementary school and wanted a fun animal, so he expected a lizard or bearded dragon. Instead, Joseph’s dad surprised him with an alligator, which became his pet, Crocky-J.
In August 2024, Carson shared a picture of his alligator pet on Instagram. The pet had grown to four or five feet long and weighed 90 to 100 lbs.
Do you think gifting an alligator is the only surprising thing in the Steele family? Well, there is more.
As reported, when Carson Steele was 8, his father trained him as a running back and asked him to push the car around.
Speaking of such hard training, his father, Joseph, told the LA Times, “I mean, it’s a little ludicrous, off the wall maybe, but once it starts rolling, it’s not actually as hard as people think it is.”
The training didn’t stop there- Carson would put on a weighted vest while training.
In a 2020 interview with IndyStar, the football player’s dad stated that he trained him until his 5th grade, and afterward, Carson was serious about football.
As a Center Grove High School freshman, he recorded 1,703 rushing yards and 20 TDs. In his senior year, he rushed 1,659 yards for 31 touchdowns, totaling 5,907 rushing yards during his high school career. Thus, he became the Mr. Football in Indiana after the 2020 season.
That explains the vitality of the 6 feet 1-inch (1.85 m) tall and 225 lb (102 kg) weighing football player. As reported, he can bench press 450 pounds, power clean 350, and squat 675.
Meet Steele’s Older Sister, Kesslar
The Ball State Cardinals alum grew up with his older sister, Kesslar Steele. She is three years older than him.
Kesslar is also a Center Grove High School graduate. All four Steele family members graduated.
According to her Facebook profile, she likes horse riding and has an equestrian friend, Girly. She is a horse trainer by profession.
While speaking with IndyStar in 2020, she joked that her brother Carson’s nickname “Warhorse” was funny, given that the football star was scared of horses.
The NFL player has lived up to his nickname as a high schooler with 5,475 career rushing yards.
Carson’s sister, Kesslar, is engaged to her boyfriend (soon-to-be husband), Jack Losch.
Jack graduated from the University of Louisville with a BBA in Marketing in 2019. Now, he works as an insurance specialist at Ray Skillman Insurance (December 2022—present).
They began dating in June 2020. Losh shared an adorable Facebook post on their third anniversary in 2023. The pair got engaged in September 2023. Jack and Kesslar have their wedding scheduled on September 22, 2024, in Greenwood, Indiana.
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