James Castleman

James Castleman
No. 91 – Blacktips
Position: Defensive End
Personal information
Born: (1992-11-14) November 14, 1992
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

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 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

  1. ↑ "OSU Sports: Defensive tackle James Castleman agrees to terms with Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  2. 1 2 "Amarillo's Blind Side: A Pair Of Basketball Shoes Changed Two Families Forever". MYHIGHPLAINS. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
  3. ↑ Hancock, John Lee; McGraw, Tim; Aaron, Quinton; Head, Jae (2009-11-20), The Blind Side, retrieved 2017-01-05
  4. ↑ Timothy Burke. "Fat Guy's 48-Yard Reception Enters Annals Of Legendary Fat Guy Plays". Screengrabber.
  5. ↑ "Complete list of players present at the Chiefs' rookie minicamp". kansascity.com. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
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