Undersized, veteran Bryant linebacker with program familiarity
Paul Castro is a seasoned Bryant linebacker who brings a compact 5-foot-8, 190-pound frame and veteran experience to the Bulldogs’ defense; he was listed as a senior linebacker on Bryant’s 2023 roster after previously appearing as a junior in 2022, which suggests a long-term role in the program rather than a one-year flier[1][2]. His biggest differentiator is likely toughness and football IQ over pure size, making him the kind of inside defender who can survive traffic, communicate well, and fit a team that values reliability and special-teams grit. If you want an instinctive, high-effort depth piece with experience, he’s worth a look; if you need prototype length and sideline range, the profile is less flashy.[1][2]
