DAVIS, Calif. – UC Davis tight end McCallan Castles was named to the 2022 HERO Sports FCS Preseason All-America Team, the website announced on Thursday. Castles garnered second team recognition on offense.

Castles, a 2021 HERO Sports All-American, finished last season as UC Davis' second-leading receiver with 363 yards and averaged 14.52 yards per catch with four touchdowns. He was also part of the blocking scheme for a running attack that averaged 175 yards per game.

In week two of the 2021 season Castles made the most of his catches as two of his three receptions went for touchdowns, recording a season-high 86 yards in the victory over San Diego. The South Lake Tahoe native also caught touchdowns in the season-opening road victory at Tulsa and added a 30-yard score against Idaho.  

The 6-5 tight end was also recently named a Preseason All-American by Phil Steele and garnered All-Big Sky second team honors last season.

The UC Davis football team opens the 2022 season against Pac-12 foe California on Saturday, Sept. 3. The Aggies will play five regular season home games at the newly resurfaced UC Davis Health Stadium and open their 2022 home slate against San Diego on Saturday, Sept. 17. Single game tickets are on sale now, and season tickets are still available. For more information, click HERE or call 530-752-2471.