James Castleman
# James Castleman

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.

## 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.

## Professional career

### NFL 2015

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

