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The long line of Iowa Hawkeyes who have gone from underrecruited high school athletes to slept on NFL draft picks that ultimately blossom into not just NFL starters, but Pro Bowlers and Super Bowl Champions is one rich with tradition.
This year, Iowa will have a full crop of individuals expected to go in the later rounds of the draft who will be given the opportunity to become a focal point for the NFL team lucky enough to draft them. One of those players comes from Iowa's always talented defense.
Defensive back Sebastian Castro, despite his experience and impressive film, is viewed as a top sleeper pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by Pro Football Focus.
Sebastian Castro spent five years with the Hawkeyes and during his time there he appeared in 53 games, which allowed him to see different schemes and looks from offenses across the Big Ten.
With the Hawkeyes under Phil Parker's defense, Castro tallied 163 career total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 18 pass deflections, and 4 interceptions.
He has a proven nose for the ball, comes from a defensive unit known for producing NFL talent, and is not afraid to play in the run game or pass game with his extreme versatility.
Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Riley on X: @rileydonald
This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa football DB Sebastian Castro a top NFL Draft sleeper
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This year, Iowa will have a full crop of individuals expected to go in the later rounds of the draft who will be given the opportunity to become a focal point for the NFL team lucky enough to draft them. One of those players comes from Iowa's always talented defense.
Defensive back Sebastian Castro, despite his experience and impressive film, is viewed as a top sleeper pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by Pro Football Focus.
Sebastian Castro spent five years with the Hawkeyes and during his time there he appeared in 53 games, which allowed him to see different schemes and looks from offenses across the Big Ten.
With the Hawkeyes under Phil Parker's defense, Castro tallied 163 career total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 18 pass deflections, and 4 interceptions.
He has a proven nose for the ball, comes from a defensive unit known for producing NFL talent, and is not afraid to play in the run game or pass game with his extreme versatility.
Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Riley on X: @rileydonald
This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa football DB Sebastian Castro a top NFL Draft sleeper
Continue reading...
