James Castleman
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Position: | Defensive End |
Personal information | |
Date of birth: | November 14, 1992 |
Place of birth: | Amarillo, Texas |
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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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] Castleman was at one time considered a top talent on the Oklahoma State roster but proved to be a "beast" in the NFL as he did live up to expectations.
Personal life
James Castleman is considered the "blind side" story of the small Texas town, Amarillo.[2] The reference stemming from the Hollywood blockbuster starring Tim McGraw and Sandra Bullock The Blind Side[3] detailing the story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Although not homeless nor successful in the NFL, Castleman did draw financial and emotional support from a local wealthy family, "The Davids."[2]
College career
Despite playing as a defensive tackle, he became known for his 48-yard reception in the 2015 Cactus Bowl.[4]
Professional career
NFL 2015
Castleman was given tryouts with the National Football League Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs [5] in 2015 and was signed by neither team.
References
- ↑ "OSU Sports: Defensive tackle James Castleman agrees to terms with Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- 1 2 "Amarillo's Blind Side: A Pair Of Basketball Shoes Changed Two Families Forever". MYHIGHPLAINS. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- ↑ Hancock, John Lee; McGraw, Tim; Aaron, Quinton; Head, Jae (2009-11-20), The Blind Side, retrieved 2017-01-05
- ↑ Timothy Burke. "Fat Guy's 48-Yard Reception Enters Annals Of Legendary Fat Guy Plays". Screengrabber.
- ↑ "Complete list of players present at the Chiefs' rookie minicamp". kansascity.com. Retrieved 2015-05-16.