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Carson Steele

Running back
CENTER GROVE HS
GREENWOOD, INDIANA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

1659

Rushing Yards

31

Rushing Touchdowns

82

Career Touchdowns
“Carson was the focal point of every team they faced and produced week in and week out. He set the table for everyone else on their team to have success.”
Jason Simmons
Head Coach - head coach of Ben Davis High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound senior running back led the Trojans to a 14-0 record and the Class 6A state championship this past season. Steele rushed for 1,659 yards and 31 touchdowns, including 110 yards and two scores in a 38-14 win over Westfield High in the state final. The Indiana Football Coaches Association’s 2020 Mr. Football winner, Steele is a two-time First Team All-State selection. He concluded his prep football career with 5,907 rushing yards and 82 touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

Steele has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football on scholarship at Ball State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Steele has volunteered locally with the Johnson County Special Olympics and as a youth mentor in addition to donating his time as a youth football coach.