Sebastian Castro is an American defensive back and safety who played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Castro began his high school football career at Richards High School, where he was a captain during both his junior and senior seasons. He was rated a three-star recruit by every major sports outlet and was ranked the No.27 prospect in the state of Illinois. As a defensive back for the Bulldogs, Castro recorded 210 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 11 interceptions, and seven pass breakups. Castro started his collegiate football journey with Iowa over offers from Minnesota, Iowa State, Illinois, Syracuse, and Notre Dame.
In his true freshman year with the Hawkeyes, Sebastian Castro did not see any game time and redshirted the year. He earned his major breakthrough in 2021 as a redshirt sophomore, playing in all 14 games and accumulating five solo tackles and one assist. In 2022, Castro saw action in 13 games, starting eight and recording 22 solo tackles and 12 assists. In the 2023 campaign, Castro had a productive season with the Hawkeyes, racking up 67 tackles, eight pass breakups, and three interceptions in all 14 games, and he earned himself a Phil Steele honorable mention. Last season, he posted 57 total tackles in 12 games before entering the 2025 NFL Draft.
Sebastian Castro 40-time
Sebastian Castro's 40-time dash is recorded at 4.59 seconds, according to 2025 NFL combine results.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.59s |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.34s |
| Vertical Jump | 30.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 9 ft 9 in |
20-Yard Shuttle
Castro ran a 20-yard shuttle in 4.34 seconds in the 2025 NFL Combine results.
Vertical Jump
Castro jumped 30.5 inches vertically in the air in the 2025 NFL Combine results.
Broad Jump
Sebastian Castro recorded a broad jump of 9 feet 9 inches, according to the NFL website.
Sebastian Castro's Physical Attributes
| Physical Attributes | Details |
| Age | October 14, 2000 (age 23) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Sebastian Castro Height
Sebastian Castro stands tall at 5 ft 11 inches, which is equivalent to 1.80m, as per the NFL website.
Sebastian Castro Weight
Sebastian Castro is listed at a weight of 203 lb (92 kg), as per the NFL website.
Sebastian Castro Age
As of April 2025, Castro is 23 years old. Sebastian Castro was born on October 14, 2000, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States.
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FAQs on Sebastian Castro
A. Sebastian Castro attended Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
A. Sebastian Castro stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m).
A. Sebastian Castro plays as a defensive back.
A. Sebastian Castro 40-yard time stands at 4.59 seconds.
