James Castleman Explained

James Castleman
Current Team:Free Agent
Number:91
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:14 November 1992
Birth Place:Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:300
High School:Amarillo (TX)
College:Oklahoma State
Undraftedyear:2015
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James Michael Castleman was an American football Defensive end for the FXFL Blacktips of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State.[1]

Personal life

James Castleman started as a young boy who loved sports and started with a passion for basketball. He played for the Amarillo Gators (an Amarillo city league team). Which seemed to quickly change to dominating all High School sports at Amarillo High School. He caught the attention of many college recruits especially for his agility and diversity in football. He signed to Oklahoma State as a Defensive Tackle, playing all 4 years and in 4 bowl games. This is where he met his sweetheart Carson Leon (an OSU cheerleader) who he married in May 2018.

College career

Despite playing as a defensive tackle, he became known for his 48-yard reception in the 2015 Cactus Bowl.[2]

Professional career

NFL 2015

Castleman was given tryouts with the National Football League Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs[3] in 2015 and was signed by neither team.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OSU Sports: Defensive tackle James Castleman agrees to terms with Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. tulsaworld.com. 2015-05-06.
  2. Web site: Fat Guy's 48-Yard Reception Enters Annals Of Legendary Fat Guy Plays. Burke. Timothy. Screengrabber.
  3. Web site: Complete list of players present at the Chiefs' rookie minicamp. kansascity.com. 2015-05-16.