James Casey (American football)

James Casey

Casey at Houston Texans training camp.
No. 85     Philadelphia Eagles
Fullback / Tight End
Personal information
Date of birth: (1984-09-22) September 22, 1984
Place of birth: Fort Worth, Texas
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Azle (TX)
College: Rice
NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 5 / Pick: 152
Debuted in 2009 for the Houston Texans
Career history
Houston Texans (2009–2012) Philadelphia Eagles (2013–present)

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.

Baseball career

Casey was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round of the 2003 MLB Draft. He played in the White Sox organization for three years before retiring after 2006 to pursue a career in football.

College career

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.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Casey was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. In his first game as starter, Casey caught three passes for 29 yards, but did not record a carry. In 2011, Casey was named the Texans starting fullback.

Philadelphia Eagles

Casey signed a three-year, $14.6 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 12, 2013.

External links

• James Casey's official website
• James Casey on Twitter
• Houston Texans bio
• Rice Owls bio
• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)