Chiefs Player Shares About His Pet Alligator
- A 21-year-old fullback from Ball State and UCLA shares about his pet alligator.
- He received the alligator as a Christmas present in second or third grade.
- The player joined the team as an undrafted player.
Kansas City Chiefs rookie fullback Carson Steele has become a topic of conversation among teammates due to his unusual pet—a domesticated alligator named 'Crocky J.' The 21-year-old revealed his new nickname, "Crocodile," during a press conference in Jacksonville, Florida, following the Chiefs' preseason loss to the Jaguars. Steele, who has owned the 5-foot-long, 90-to-100 pound alligator since childhood, shared that Crocky J. resides in a large aquarium at his home. As an undrafted free agent this offseason, Steele is eager to prove himself to head coach Andy Reid and the coaching staff. He has made a strong start to the preseason, notably scoring a touchdown against the Jaguars. Reid emphasized the importance of Steele's performance on special teams and his ability to carry the football effectively. "He had a productive day," Reid stated, highlighting the rookie's potential contributions to the team. Looking ahead, Steele expressed enthusiasm for participating in more preseason games as the 2024-25 NFL season approaches. The Chiefs are set to host the Detroit Lions in their second preseason matchup, followed by a highly anticipated rematch against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship. Reflecting on his recent touchdown, Steele noted, "I celebrated that night a little bit... but after that, it was kind of go-time for the next week," indicating his focus on continuous improvement.