Carson Casteel | #21BuiltStrong
CARSON CASTEEL
LINEBACKER | 6-3 | 215Florence, Ala. | Florence HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:
Ranked one of the top inside linebackers in the country by 247Sports (No. 78) . . . listed among the best players in Alabama by ESPN.com (No. 68) and 247Sports (No. 71) . . . played for Coach William Hester at Florence High School . . . recorded 66 tackles (38 solo, 28 assists) in just six games this season (four canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic) . . . also tallied nine tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery . . . played two years at linebacker after playing defensive back earlier in his career . . . also wrestles at Florence High School and was named the TimesDaily wrestler of the year in 2019 . . . son of Billy Ray and Suzy Casteel . . . interested in pursuing a business degree.
CASTEEL ON MICHIGAN STATE:
“Michigan State has a rich tradition of winning and this program understands the value of family. GO GREEN!”
COACH TUCKER ON CASTEEL:
"Carson is tall, long and athletic; he’s versatile and strong at the point of attack, with very good range and instincts. He doesn’t back down from contact and can really strike with his hands. I really love his versatility as both a run defender and pass defender."
South to North, welcome to the family @carson_casteel ✍️#21BuiltStrong | #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/17zu7NSwr9
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) December 16, 2020
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) December 16, 2020