Ex-Florida State QB Considering College Football Return After Going Undrafted
Summary
Thomas Castellanos, a former Florida State quarterback, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft and did not earn a contract after a Tennessee Titans minicamp. A recent court ruling granted him a fifth year of college eligibility, allowing him to consider returning to college football as a player.Key Facts
- Thomas Castellanos is 22 years old and started his college career at UCF, then transferred to Boston College, and later Florida State.
- Last year at Florida State, he threw for 2,760 yards with 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, and also rushed for 567 yards and 9 touchdowns.
- Castellanos declared for the 2026 NFL draft on December 23 but went undrafted.
- He attended a Tennessee Titans minicamp in April but did not get an NFL contract.
- A U.S. District Court ruling suspended NCAA transfer rules, giving Castellanos a fifth year of eligibility.
- Castellanos is open to returning to college football either as a quarterback or athlete.
- Several college teams like Clemson, Duke, Michigan State, Nebraska, Stanford, and Texas Tech are reportedly interested in him.
- Texas Tech may especially want him after losing a top quarterback due to a sports betting scandal.
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