American gridiron football player (born 1987)
American football player
Le'Nard Damon Castile, Jr
(born September 7, 1987) is an
American football
wide receiver
for the
Idaho Horsemen
of the
American West Football Conference
.
[1]
He was assigned to the
New Orleans VooDoo
after going undrafted in the
2011 NFL Draft
. He played
college football
at
Delta State University
.
Early life
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Born the son of Pamela D. Castile, L.J. attended
La Marque High School
in
La Marque, Texas
. He was listed as an All-Region selection by Prep Star magazine, and a three-star recruit and ranked as the No. 47 quarterback by
Scout.com
.
[2]
Picked up a three-star ranking by
Rivals.com
.
[3]
He was a member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 list and selected to the State 100 by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Helped lead the team to a 13-1 record and a Regional Championship. He won district 23-4A MVP and also Player of the Year. He was selected by
Galveston Daily News
to its All-Country First-team. Threw for 1,155 yards and 17 touchdowns and rushed for 718 yards and 11 scores as a senior. Completed 93 of 179 passes for 1,200 yards and 6 touchdowns and had 90 rushes for 387 yards as a junior. Also lettered in basketball and was ’04-’05 Co-MVP and won the
Dennis Rodman
Award.
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College career
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Houston
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Castile continued his athletic career at the
University of Houston
. His first year, he
redshirted
, then he lettered three seasons (’07-’09). Made collegiate debut against the
Oregon Ducks
in ’07. For his career with the Cougars, had 60 receptions for 854 yards and 16 touchdowns, while accounting for three blocked kicks
Delta State
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In 2010, Castile transferred to
Delta State University
. There he helped lead the Statesmen to the
NCAA Division II
National Championship
game by leading the Statesmen receiving corps in all categories with 67 catches for 900 yards and 13 touchdowns. He had many long receptions for big gains including a long of 56 for an overall average 13.4. Also rushed on reverse sweeps three times for 28 yards. Threw one pass for 38 yards versus
Ouachita Baptist
. Had nine catches for 89 yards and three touchdowns versus
West Alabama
, including the game-winner with nineteen seconds remaining. Pulled down seven catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in the championship game. Named First-team All-
Gulf South Conference
. First-team
Daktronics
All Super Regional Team. Third-team
Don Hansen
All-Super Region II team selection. Impressed scouts at the
Cactus Bowl
with 3 receptions for 122 yards and a score.
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Professional career
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New Orleans VooDoo
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Signed with the
New Orleans VooDoo
on June 21, 2011.
[6]
Cleveland Browns
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Signed with the
Cleveland Browns
for training camp.
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Utah Blaze
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Castile has signed with the
Utah Blaze
for the 2013 season.
Return to New Orleans VooDoo
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On May 15, 2013, The Blaze traded Castile to the VooDoo, along with Bryce Tennison, for future considerations.
[8]
Chicago Slaughter
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On December 5, 2013, Castile signed with the
Chicago Slaughter
of the
Continental Indoor Football League
(CIFL). When the Slaughter folded, he re-joined the VooDoo.
Los Angeles KISS
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On June 19, 2014, Castile was traded to the
Los Angeles KISS
for future considerations.
[9]
On July 16, 2015, Castile was activated by the KISS.
Ottawa Redblacks
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Castile was signed to the
Ottawa Redblacks
practice roster on September 29, 2014.
[10]
On June 5, 2015, Castile was released.
Jacksonville Sharks
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On March 10, 2016, Castile was assigned to the
Jacksonville Sharks
. On March 25, 2016, Castile was placed on recallable reassignment.
Bloomington Edge
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On October 31, 2016, Castile was assigned to the
Bloomington Edge
. He was released on April 5, 2017.
Washington Valor
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On June 1, 2017, Castile was assigned to the
Washington Valor
. On July 7, 2017, Castile was placed on reassignment. On July 12, 2017, Castile was placed on league suspension.
Georgia Doom
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Castile signed with the
Georgia Doom
for the 2018 season.
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