The #2 Kicker In Georgia: Oliver Castaneda

Oliver Castaneda is a 2024 recruit who plays Kicker at Hiram High School. Castaneda is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2024 and is ranked as the 14th best Kicker in the class as well. In addition, Castaneda is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Georgia and is listed as the #2 Kicker in the state of Georgia.

Who are some role models in your life?

Role models in my life would definitely be my parents. They have provided and done more than anything I could ask for and worked so hard to get there. They have shown me what hard work is and I work with that same mentality everyday that nothing will be given to me, I have to work for it.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Before a game I like some El Alfa and Peso Pluma to get me in my zone. I must listen to El Rey by Vicente Fernández, a legend.

What are the strengths of your game?

My work ethic

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Definitely beating Calhoun going in as 40 point underdogs last year.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Definitely Justice Haynes

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Advice I would give is to definitely never give up and keep working. Don’t let anyone bring you down and most importantly don’t doubt yourself ever.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Paris.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I started to fall in love with the game the summer of my 8th grade year.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet a sports hero, it would have to be Justin Tucker.