Luis Castillo was drafted No. 28 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 82 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 28 · #28 overall
Luis Castillo Northwestern Draft
Luis Castillo was drafted No. 28 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 82 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 82
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 337th at Northwestern
The pick
How Luis Castillo came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 303 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 47 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
82 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 82
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 337th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 33100% of career value
- Final season
- 20116 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Luis Castillo.
Ole Miss
UAB · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
Northwestern in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Luis Castillo in the 2005 NFL Draft
Luis Castillo is a Defensive end out of Northwestern selected No. 28 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 82 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Luis Castillo drafted?
Luis Castillo was selected No. 28 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/luis-castillo.
What college did Luis Castillo play for?
Luis Castillo played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Luis Castillo's NFL career turn out?
82 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/luis-castillo.