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The Steelers drafted seven players this year and they are set to add seven more rookies who went undrafted. One of those additions was a college teammate of two of the team's draft picks.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / April 27

Steelers' undrafted rookie could be a hidden gem

Undrafted free agent Sebastian Castro, a safety who played for the Iowa Hawkeyes, will be looking to prove that this summer during the Steelers' training camp.

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Steelers sign UDFA with great chance to make 2025 roster

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Steelers Sign Iowa DB

The Pittsburgh Steelers' undrafted free agent signings keep coming in hot, as they've now agreed to terms with Iowa safety Sebastian Castro, per the Denver Post's Luca Evans.

College Football News / NFL Analysis Network / April 24

Who is Sebastian Castro? Iowa strong safety prepped to dominate in the NFL

Iowa strong safety Sebastian Castro has the potential to make a name for himself quickly in the NFL. The four year college talent enjoyed a breakout year in 2023, with some of the best play recognition of any defensive back in the class.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sebastian Castro, Iowa

Sebastian Castro was the heart of the Iowa defense since he became a starter, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 5’11” 203 lbs Sebastian Castro’s collegiate career began out of the spotlight, ranked as a three-star recruit out of High School.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 19

Insider suggests Chicago Bears upgrade underrated defensive position

When fans and pundits talk about the Chicago Bears new-look defense, it is usually because of the defensive line. After all, the Bears went out and spent nearly $100 million to create a brand new look in the trenches.

College Football News / On Tap Sports Net / March 19

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sebastian Castro

College: Iowa College Position: nCB / S Ideal NFL Position: SS Year / Age: Senior / 24 Height / Weight: 5'11" / 203 pounds Draft Projection: Late 2nd Round Where I'd Take Him: 3rd Round (Top 90) Castro completed every test at the NFL Combine except the three-cone test and bench press.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / March 18

2025 NFL Draft: Ranking This Year's Hardest Hitters

The days of Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, and even Brian Dawkins are gone in the NFL. The league has done a ton to protect the safety of the players, and it’s resulted in fewer big collisions.

Sebastian Castro 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Iowa Hawkeyes SAF

Height: 5112 (verified) Weight: 203lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Alohi Gilman Iowa Hawkeyes safety Sebastian Castro lacks some of the physical appeal that would suggest he’s destined to eventually earn a starting role on an NFL defense.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / February 28

2025 NFL Combine: Winners, Losers From Friday's Workouts

After the defensive front prospects showed off at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, the defensive backs got to put on a show on Friday. It's a stark difference going from 300-pound defensive tackles to blazing fast cornerbacks, especially when watching the 40-yard dash.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25

Why This AFC North Team Should Target Iowa's Sebastian Castro

With the 2025 NFL Draft right around the corner, the Iowa Hawkeyes will be well-represented come April. One of the player will be Hawkeyes' star safety Sebastian Castro, who would easily be a perfect fit for the Cleveland Browns in day two of the draft.

College Football News / Bucs Wire / February 14

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sebastian Castro, CB, Iowa

egin on April 24, and to prepare for that, we need Bucs fans to be fully prepared in every way. Of course, we will cover players the Bucs will need, but

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Oddly Plummets in NFL Draft Prediction

The Iowa Hawkeyes will almost certainly be placing several players in to the NFL this spring, as they have a number of intriguing players heading into the NFL Draft.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / February 6

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sebastian Castro, Iowa

Sebastian Castro, a versatile defensive back from the University of Iowa, is poised to make his mark in the 2025 NFL Draft. At 5’11” and 205 pounds, Castro brings a unique blend of physicality, intelligence, and versatility to the secondary.

Senior Bowl Exclusive Interview: S Sebastian Castro could fill a Browns need

Retirement and lack of production reveals an opening on the Browns roster, NFL draft could fill At the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season, Cleveland Browns seasoned veteran Rodney McLeod hung his cleats for good.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: CB Sebastian Castro, Iowa

Sebastian Castro is a versatile run defending safety who played multiple positions within Iowa's deense. A former three star recruit out of Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois, where he was the 11th safety and the 27th ranked recruit out of Illinois during the 2019 cycle.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 23

Iowa Hawkeyes Sleeper Defender Generating Surprising NFL Draft Buzz

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a handful of players that will likely be selected in the NFL Draft this April, and while running back Kaleb Johnson and linebacker Jay Higgins are the biggest names, another Iowa player is suddenly generating some buzz: safety Sebastian Castro.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 8

What NFL Teams Are The Best Fit For Iowa Hawkeyes' Star DB?

With the NFL Draft talk beginning to heat up following the conclusion of the regular season, it's time to see where some of the Iowa Hawkeyes' best players could end up in the 2025 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 29

Iowa Star Sends Bold Warning To Wisconsin

The Iowa Hawkeyes' defense got back on track this past Saturday, holding the Northwestern Wildcats to 14 points in a blowout victory. Can Iowa repeat its performance against the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend?

College Football News / Bleacher Report / October 9

Sebastian Castro NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Iowa S

HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 205 POSITIVES — Stout run-first defender who isn't afraid to bang around with offensive linemen. Castro aligns all over the field for…

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 1

Iowa Football Showing Up on Watchlists

Iowa senior Sebastian Castro was named to the 2024 Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) announced Wednesday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6, 2024

Sebastian Castro Returning for 6th Year

Sebastian Castro said last month that the NFL Draft advisory board told him that he'd be a late-round pick if he came out this year. The Iowa safety heard he could improve his stock with another strong season in 2024. Saturday afternoon, he announced he would be returning to the Hawkeyes for one more go-around.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 29, 2023

Sebastian Castro Weighing Future Plans

The dominoes of decisions for some of Iowa’s defensive players have started to fall with the choice by linebacker Jay Higgins this week to come back next season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 2, 2023