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Article: “I’m way more comfortable this year”: Jordan Castell Looking To Build Off Rookie Campaign

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  1. Aug 12, 2024 #1
    ETGator

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    By: Gentry Hawk -- August 11, 2024

    Sophomore safety Jordan Castell was one of Florida’s more productive freshmen on both sides of the football in 2023. Despite the struggles on defense last season, Castell earned Freshman All-American honors and All-SEC honors after leading the Gators’ defense in tackles with 60 total (30 solo).

    Everything was new for the Orlando native during his freshman season with the Gators, but Castell still found a way to flourish on the field with a struggling defense. Castell posted a defensive grade of 75.7, which ranked 5th among freshmen safeties in 2023, according to Pro Football Focus. The 6-2, 210-pound safety was also Florida’s 3rd highest-graded player on defense while playing the most snaps out of any Gator defender as a rookie (660).

    “I’m way more comfortable this year”: Jordan Castell looking to build off rookie campaign | GatorCountry.com
     
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  2. Aug 13, 2024 #2
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    Dude has the goods. Imagine last year without him. Would love to see him a complete 4D safety, stronger, faster and with plenty of help.
     
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    With a healthy Moore, and the addition of Turner, the defensive backfield suddenly looks formidable.
     
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