Drake University Athletics

Competing for No. 2 quarterback position behind starter Mike Piatkowski...gained valuable experience playing in relief of Piatkowski for several series in May 2011 Kilimanjaro Bowl in Tanzania.

2011 — Completed all four passes for 52 yards in win versus Valparaiso.

2010 — Did not see game action.

2009 — Redshirted.

Prep — Led Waubonsie Valley High (Aurora, Ill.) to 2007 Upstate Eight Conference Championship with 1,100 passing yards and 13 touchdowns...passed for 2,003 yards and 23 touchdowns as senior...all-conference, all-area and all-city choice in 2008...member of basketball regional champion team in 2007 and 2008...awarded all-state academic and Illinois State Scholar honors.

Personal — Secondary Education major...named to 2009 and 2010 Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll...son of Mary Anne and Brian Castro...born Aug. 16, 1991.