2011 Season: Played in nine games on the interior of the defensive line as a true freshman…ended the year with eight tackles, including four solos…had two stops against Northern Colorado and Portland State…recorded three tackles-for-loss for a combined six yards.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Mira Mesa HS in San Diego…as a senior, he was the Eastern League Defensive Player of the Year and a first team all-San Diego Section selection…recorded 110 tackles, including 83 stops…had 10-plus tackles in three games…season high was 13 against Dorsey…also had 10 against Scripps Ranch and Grossmont…tallied five sacks for a combined 39 yards.

Personal: Has yet to declare a major…parents are Roy and Annette Castro.