Chiefs rookie fullback Carson Steele gaining yards, fans in bid for roster spot

— Much to his surprise, Carson Steele heard the chants from a large group of Kansas City Chiefs fans after Monday’s training camp practice. “But he was blocking, kicking butt for us, so I’m not mad at it.” GO DEEPER Chiefs 53-man roster projection: Questions remain at running back, cornerback Each time Steele touched the ball, he gained yards, including a 5-yard gain that featured him breaking a tackle near the line of scrimmage. He later added of his own game: “Growing up, north and south was my big thing, straight up and down and being an older-styled running back trying to push through everything.” GO DEEPER Chiefs preseason takeaways: Marquise Brown injured, but rookies shine in opener The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had Steele graded as the 31st-best running back in this year’s draft class. “Steele won’t wow with his ability to create with speed or lateral quickness, but he runs with vision and urgency and has pass-catching value,” Brugler wrote in “The Beast.” “His chances of earning an NFL roster spot likely will hinge on his development in pass protection and special teams coverage.” When Steele wasn’t selected in the draft, he chose to sign with the Chiefs because of the success Reid has had with fullbacks — including Anthony Sherman, Michael Burton, Leonard Weaver and Jon Ritchie. Steele loved the idea of potentially playing in the Chiefs’ backfield alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Isiah Pacheco in short-yardage situations.