Thomas Castellanos enters transfer portal, Texas Tech emerges as possible destination
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has entered the NCAA transfer portal, seeking a new opportunity after being granted a fifth year of eligibility. A Kentucky judge's temporary injunction in an eligibility lawsuit protects Castellanos and allows him to play without being impacted by recent rulings affecting others. Castellanos previously transferred from UCF to Boston College before joining Florida State in 2025. His dynamic playmaking, including 2,760 passing yards and 557 rushing yards last season, generated interest from Texas Tech, which is facing a depth issue after losing Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby. Castellanos could bolster Texas Tech's quarterback lineup as they aim for a successful season.
- •Castellanos completed 58.3% of passes for 2,760 yards last season.
- •He received a fifth year of eligibility after an injunction was granted.
- •Texas Tech is addressing quarterback depth after losing Brendan Sorsby.
- •The Red Raiders rank No. 6 nationally in new transfer players.
- •Castellanos has previously rushed for over 1,100 yards in a season.
- 12:09 AMESPN NCAAF — QB Castellanos to portal; TTU possible destination
- 9:43 PMCBS Sports — Ex-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos enters transfer portal, Texas Tech emerges as possible destination
"Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has entered the NCAA transfer portal, his agent told ESPN, with Texas Tech being a potential destination, according to sources.
"Castellanos is looking to bring his dual-threat ability back to the college ranks after being granted a fifth year of eligibility
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 22, 2026, 12:09 AMQB Castellanos to portal; TTU possible destination
Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has entered the NCAA transfer portal, his agent told ESPN, with Texas Tech being a potential destination, according to sources.
- CBS SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:43 PMEx-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos enters transfer portal, Texas Tech emerges as possible destination
Castellanos is looking to bring his dual-threat ability back to the college ranks after being granted a fifth year of eligibility
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