Thomas Castellanos files lawsuit against NCAA to enter transfer portal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Thomas Castellanos, a former quarterback at Florida State, is suing the NCAA to allow his entry into the transfer portal. Recently granted a fifth year of eligibility, Castellanos seeks to play at another school after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. He finished the 2025 season with 2,760 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The lawsuit is set to be filed in Texas and will be represented by lawyers Darren Heitner and Ryan Downton. If successful, his case may set a precedent for other players seeking transfers.
- •Castellanos completed 58.5% of his passes over four seasons.
- •He accumulated 6,449 passing yards, 48 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions.
- •The lawsuit follows a Colorado judge's ruling that grants eligibility to certain athletes.
- •Castellanos previously played for Boston College and UCF before Florida State.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Former FSU QB Thomas Castellanos suing NCAA for fifth year
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Former FSU quarterback to sue NCAA
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is suing the NCAA
"Tommy Castellanos is attempting to return to college football, and the former FSU quarterback is set to sue the NCAA.
"Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has filed for a fifth season of eligibility, according to On3.
"Former FSU quarterback Thomas Castellanos has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 8:14 PMFormer FSU QB Thomas Castellanos suing NCAA for fifth year
Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has filed for a fifth season of eligibility, according to On3.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:51 PMFormer FSU quarterback to sue NCAA
Tommy Castellanos is attempting to return to college football, and the former FSU quarterback is set to sue the NCAA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 6:45 PMFormer Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is suing the NCAA
Former FSU quarterback Thomas Castellanos has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA.
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