UT-Martin running back Jordan Castleberry enters NCAA transfer portal
UT-Martin running back Jordan Castleberry has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Castleberry previously spent time at both Maryland and Michigan.
Castleberry first committed to Michigan in the 2019 recruiting class, coming from St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio. Castleberry spent that 2019 season with the Wolverines but he did not record any field time, thus leading to him departing and going to Maryland.
“I’ve always been interested, considering it’s my dream school,” Castleberry said of Michigan during his high school recruitment, according to USA Today. “I have some decisions to make, but coach (Jay) Harbaugh and (Ben) McDaniels informed me that I have a spot on the team. Michigan is Michigan. It’s a great opportunity. I have a lot to think about.”
Castleberry then spent the 2020 season at Maryland, but of course, that season was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Castleberry played in all five games for the Terrapins during that shortened season, mainly on special teams. Castleberry had one tackle that season, coming against Rutgers.
Since leaving the Terrapins, Castleberry has spent the last three seasons playing at UT-Martin. In his three seasons with the Skyhawks, Castleberry played in 35 games. In those 35, Castleberry carried the ball 108 times for 508 yards and one rushing touchdown. He also had 87 receiving yards on nine receptions.
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UT-Martin football
UT-Martin comes off a rather strong season this past year. The Skyhawks went 8-3 overall and 5-1 in the league. Of the three losses that the Skyhawks had in 2023, one came against the then-No. 1 nationally ranked Georgia Bulldogs, leaving only two losses at the FCS level.
UT-Martin went on to win the Big South-OVC conference title and was ranked as high as No. 13 in the FCS Coaches Poll. The Skyhawks lost to Samford in the regular season finale, wrapping up the season.