Tommy Castellanos commits to Texas Tech for fifth year
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Tommy Castellanos, the former quarterback for Florida State, Boston College, and UCF, has committed to Texas Tech. He will serve as a backup to Will Hammond, who is currently recovering from a torn ACL sustained last season. Castellanos, who won a lawsuit granting him an additional year of eligibility, had previously gone undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft after attempting to enter multiple NFL training camps. Last season, he started every game for Florida State and was the team's leading rusher.
- •Castellanos completed 58.3% of his passes for Florida State last season.
- •He threw for 2,760 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 2025.
- •Castellanos rushed for 557 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
- •He has played in 38 career games, totaling 6,449 passing yards and 1,984 rushing yards.
- •Castellanos' fifth year of eligibility was granted after a court injunction against the NCAA.
- 9:11 PMESPN — QB Castellanos commits to Texas Tech for 5th year
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Former Florida State quarterback commits to Texas Tech
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Former FSU quarterback commits to Texas Tech
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State transfer Tommy Castellanos commits to Texas Tech
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Former FSU QB Tommy Castellanos commits to Texas Tech
"Former Florida State, Boston College and UCF quarterback Thomas Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.
"Former FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos has committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He will back up Will Hammond.
"Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has commited to the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the 2026 season.
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External links- ESPNAug 26, 2026, 9:11 PMQB Castellanos commits to Texas Tech for 5th year
Former Florida State, Boston College and UCF quarterback Thomas Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:07 PMFormer Florida State quarterback commits to Texas Tech
Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:06 PMFormer FSU quarterback commits to Texas Tech
Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has commited to the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:04 PMFlorida State transfer Tommy Castellanos commits to Texas Tech
Florida State transfer quarterback Tommy Castellanos announced his commitment to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 7:43 PMFormer FSU QB Tommy Castellanos commits to Texas Tech
Former FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos has committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He will back up Will Hammond.
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