Thomas Castellanos open to returning for college football in 2026
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos expressed interest in returning to college football following a recent court ruling granting additional eligibility to athletes from the 2022 recruiting class. This decision by US District Court Judge Charlotte Sweeney allows Castellanos another chance at collegiate play, as he previously sought an NCAA waiver without success. While multiple programs have shown interest, Castellanos may explore transferring due to increased competition at Florida State, where the Seminoles have signed additional quarterbacks. He has performed at UCF, Boston College, and Florida State during his college career, totaling 6,449 passing yards and 1,984 rushing yards.
- •Judge Sweeney's ruling grants an extra year of eligibility to Class of 2022 athletes.
- •Castellanos completed his college career with 38 games played.
- •He has expressed willingness to play as a quarterback or an athlete.
- •Florida State has added several quarterbacks through the transfer portal.
- •If eligible, Castellanos could transfer and play for a fourth college team.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Former FSU QB Thomas Castellanos mulling college football return
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Former FSU quarterback Thomas Castellanos plans to explore a potential return to college football
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This Is Going To Be Absolutely Wild’ — Latest Development Around Ex-FSU Star Thomas Castellanos Draws Prompt Reaction From CFB World
- 8:42 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos ‘open’ to 2026 return
"Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is reportedly exploring a return to college football for a fifth and final season of eligibility. After going undrafted in the NFL Draft, the potential comeback presents a big opportunity for the signal-caller, and the college football world is already weighing in on the discussion.
"Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is looking at a potential college football return.
"Ex-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos ‘open’ to 2026 return
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:14 PMFormer FSU QB Thomas Castellanos mulling college football return
The former Seminoles passer may be under center once again.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:51 PMFormer FSU quarterback Thomas Castellanos plans to explore a potential return to college football
Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is looking at a potential college football return.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:28 PM‘This Is Going To Be Absolutely Wild’ — Latest Development Around Ex-FSU Star Thomas Castellanos Draws Prompt Reaction From CFB World
Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is reportedly exploring a return to college football for a fifth and final season of eligibility. After going undrafted in the NFL Draft, the potential comeback presents a big opportunity for the signal-caller, and the college football world is already weighing in on the discussion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:42 AMEx-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos ‘open’ to 2026 return
Ex-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos ‘open’ to 2026 return
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