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2004 (Junior): Saw action in all 10 games with seven starts at a cornerback position...recorded 40 tackles (23 solo) with a pair of pass breakups...had three-or-more stops in eight games...made a season-high eight stops (six unassisted) in the home opener versus Louisiana-Lafayette (10/2) that included one tackle for a loss of minus-3 yards...recorded seven tackles (three solo) and forced a fumble at New Mexico State (10/30)...made six tackles that included one for minus-3 yards against McNeese State (10/23).

2003 (Sophomore): Played in 11 of 12 games, including the first two starts of his career against Holy Cross (10/25) and Jacksonville (10/30)...tallied 30 stops on the season and recorded a career-high nine tackles (five solo) against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern (10/4)...had at least one tackle in every game played except against Gardner-Webb (11/15) where he picked off his first career interception...forced a fumble in the season opener at Indiana State (9/6)...broke up three pass attempts and had one quarterback hurry...a major contributor on special teams.

2002 (Freshman): One of the original class members who helped out on special teams... appeared in seven games with three tackles (two solo)...assisted on one stop against Georgetown (9/28) and registered two unassisted tackles vs. Jacksonville (10/31).

Miami Springs High School: Excelled at the prep level in both football and basketball...made 50 tackles with three interceptions, three fumble recoveries and a blocked punt as a senior on the gridiron while averaging 10 points and four rebounds on the hardwood...named the basketball team’s Most Valuable Player...winner of the Golden Hawk Award as well as its Scholar Athlete Award...coached in football by Carl Goins.

Personal: Born September 27, 1983...chose FIU over interest shown by Wagner and Florida Atlantic...son of Robert and Nola Castillo...Business Administration major.