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]

James Castleman
No. 91
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1992-11-14) November 14, 1992 (age 32)
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Amarillo (TX)
College:Oklahoma State
Undrafted:2015
Career history
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Personal life

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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

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

Professional career

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NFL 2015

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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.

References

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  1. ^ "OSU Sports: Defensive tackle James Castleman agrees to terms with Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  2. ^ Burke, Timothy. "Fat Guy's 48-Yard Reception Enters Annals Of Legendary Fat Guy Plays". Screengrabber.
  3. ^ "Complete list of players present at the Chiefs' rookie minicamp". kansascity.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
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