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James Casey # prospect in 2009 NFL Draft.

James Casey NFL Draft Bio

James Byron Casey (born September 22, 1984) is an American football tight end and fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rice University and played baseball and football at Azle High School.

After retiring from baseball Casey chose to play college football at Rice University. As a freshman in 2007 Casey started four of 12 games recording 46 receptions for 585 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 144 rushing yards on 45 carries and five touchdowns as a running back and completed two of seven passes for 32 yards and an interception as a quarterback. He also played seven different positions in a game against Southern Mississippi.

As a sophomore in 2008 Casey started all 13 games at tight end earning third-team All-American and first-team All-Conference USA honors. He finished the season setting a single-season school record for receptions with 111 for 1,329 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also added 241 rushing yards on 57 carries and six touchdowns and completed two of five passes for five yards.

After his sophomore year Casey announced that he would enter the 2009 NFL Draft.

Casey graduated from Rice with a triple major in Economics, Sports Management, and Managerial Studies and a 3.84 GPA.

Draft Year: 2009 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for James Casey

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	James Casey	Tight End	6 ft 3 in	240 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
5	152	Houston Texans	Rice	Fort Worth, Texas

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