| # | |
|---|---|
| Name | Markell Castle |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Position | Wide Receiver, Returner |
| Height | 179cm |
| Weight | 85kg |
| Past Teams | Frankfurt Galaxy, Munich Ravens |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2023, 2024 |
| Age | 29 |
Markell Castle
Markell Castle is an impressive wide receiver who played in the European League of Football (ELF) until 2024. With a height of 179 cm and a weight of 84 kg, he has established himself as one of the best players in Europe. Castle played college football at Newberry College and has since played for various European teams including the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes, Cologne Crocodiles, Milano Seamen, Munich Ravens and most recently the Frankfurt Galaxy. He was named Offensive Player of the Year in the ELF in 2023 and is known for his impressive performances on the field.
Previous stations
- 2011-2014: York Comprehensive High School Cougars
- 2015-2018: Newberry College Wolves
- 2019: Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (GFL)
- 2021: Cologne Crocodiles (GFL)
- 2022: Milano Seamen (IFL)
- 2023: Munich Ravens
- 2024: Frankfurt Galaxy
Awards
- 2018: Football Gazette Third Team All-Super Region 2, First Team All-SAC, Preseason First Team All-SAC
- 2017: Football Gazette Third Team All-Super Region 2, First Team All-ECAC, Second Team All-SAC, Two-time SAC Offensive Player of the Week
- 2016: Football Gazette Second Team All-Super Region 2, First Team All-SAC, First Team All-ECAC
- 2023: ELF Offensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-Star, MVP nomination
- 2025: Top 100 graded Players #15 Season 2024
Credits
Text: Foot Bowl
Other
- Markell Castle had an impressive career at Newberry College, where he broke several school records, including most consecutive 100-yard games (12) and second most receiving yards in a season (976).
- He was named First Team All-Conference three times and was a key component of the Newberry Wolves’ offense.
- In his first season in the European League of Football (ELF) with the Munich Ravens, Castle led the league in receptions, yards and touchdowns and was named Offensive Player of the Year.
- Castle is described as one of the best wide receivers to play on a European field in recent years and is known for his ability to make big plays and stretch defenses.
Statistics
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Year Team GS GP REC TGT YDS CTCH% TD Lg Career 2015 Newberry College Wolves – 11 4 – 25 – 1 – – 2016 Newberry College Wolves – 12 67 – 976 – 7 – – 2017 Newberry College Wolves – 11 39 – 756 – 9 – – 2018 Newberry College Wolves – 11 52 – 727 – 7 75 – 2019 Kiel Baltic Hurricanes – 47 9 – 686 – 1 – – 2021 Cologne Crocodiles – 11 – – 1,287 – 16 – – 2022 Milano Seamen – 9 55 – 1,205 – 20 – – 2023 Munich Ravens 11 12 97 142 1,580 68.31 17 94 – 2024 Frankfurt Galaxy 12 12 75 119 1,180 63.03 6 78 –
