Esks Sign Two
Published on July 7, 2014 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of wide receiver L.J. Castile and defensive back Markus Smith to the practice roster.
86 - L.J. Castile
Wide Receiver (international)
College: Delta State
Born: Sept. 7, 1987 - La Marque, TX
Height: 6.03
Weight: 220
In one season at Delta State (2010), Castile recorded 67 receptions for 900 yards and 13 touchdowns. Prior to Delta State, he spent three seasons at the University of Houston (2007-09), recording 60 receptions for 854 yards and 16 touchdowns. After college, Castile spent three seasons in the Arena Football League with New Orleans Voodoo (2011-13) and the Utah Blaze (2013). He recorded 156 receptions for 1,910 yards and 42 touchdowns.
10 - Markus Smith
Defensive Back (international)
College: Nevada
Born: April 5, 1992 - Corona, CA
Height: 6.01
Weight: 195
In two seasons at the University of Nevada (2012-13), Smith recorded 75 tackles (53 solo). Prior to Nevada, Smith was a two-year starter at Riverside Community College and earned First-Team All-Conference honours as a sophomore.
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