Thomas Castellanos commits to Texas Tech amid changing eligibility rules
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Quarterback Thomas Castellanos, formerly of Florida State, has joined Texas Tech as a transfer. He received a temporary injunction related to eligibility, allowing him to play this season without being affected by recent changes in NCAA eligibility rules. Castellanos is expected to back up starter Will Hammond as Texas Tech looks to enhance its roster ahead of the fall semester. Coach Joey McGuire stated the program will consider further player additions while navigating a complex legal regarding former college athletes.
- •Castellanos completed 58.3% of passes for 2,760 yards last season.
- •McGuire mentioned monitoring opportunities for adding more talent.
- •Texas Tech has the deadline to drop or add classes on September 4.
- •The Big Ten and SEC have banned former NFL players from returning.
- 8:34 PMCBS Sports — Thomas Castellanos commits to Texas Tech after coach Joey McGuire defends adding ex-NFL players to roster
"The former Florida State quarterback will play this season for the Red Raiders, a team still looking at adding more talent
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