Florida DB, 2023 Freshman All-SEC selection reportedly plans to transfer
By Andrew Olson
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A multi-year starter in the Florida secondary will reportedly look to continue his college football career elsewhere.
Jordan Castell told Hayes Fawcett of On3 that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens in January. On X (formerly Twitter), Castell reposted Fawcett.
A product of Orlando (Florida) West Orange High School, Castell joined the Gators in 2023. He was rated 4-stars, the No. 16 safety, No. 45 player in the state of Florida and No. 212 prospect overall in the Class of 2023 on the 247Sports Composite. Part of Billy Napier‘s first full class, Castell picked up scholarship offers from 34 programs during his recruitment.
Castell’s Florida career got off to a strong start. In 2023, he played in all 12 games and started the last 11 games at safety. He led the team in total tackles (60) and solo tackles (30), logging 1.5 TFLs and 3 pass breakups. Castell made the Freshman All-SEC team for 2023 and was named a Freshman All-American by ESPN.
The past 2 seasons, Castell remained a starter at safety. In 2024, he was UF’s leader in PBUs with 9 and fourth on the team in tackles with 55 total (29 solo). This year, Castell logged 54 total tackles, 2 interceptions and 1 QB hurry.
Castell has 1 full season of eligibility remaining.
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