Massive 6'7" freshman QB with high-upside arm talent and a Texas pedigree
In the 2026 season, Joe Castles arrives at Abilene Christian as a true freshman quarterback with intriguing size at 6'7" and a proven high-school résumé: 2,540 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and just two interceptions as a junior, plus 2,004 yards and 23 scores as a senior. He was nominated for Class 5A Quarterback of the Year and chose ACU over multiple offers, which says coaches see real developmental upside. The fit looks especially good for a program willing to mold a tall, projectable passer with poise and efficiency—classic “bet on the frame, build the game” territory.
