High School
Prepped at Abilene High School (Kan.) … coached by Brad Nicks … lettered four times and started for two years … named all-conference as an offensive and defensive lineman … tabbed honorable mention all-state at offensive line … also wrestled for four years, earning three all-conference awards, a regional championship and fourth place at state while notching 98 career wins … helped the Cowboys to three team wrestling regional championships and four conference titles … played tennis for three years and garnered all-conference and all-state recognition … member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society … earned academic all-state in football and wrestling.

Personal
Born in Abilene, Kan., on August 21, 2007 … son of Corey and Jennifer Casteel.