Tommy Castellanos considers return to college football after gaining eligibility
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos is reportedly open to returning to college football following the recent granting of a fifth year of eligibility. This ruling comes after a court decision impacting 2022 high school recruits. Castellanos played four seasons and is contemplating a position switch, having attended NFL minicamps as a wide receiver. While a return to FSU seems unlikely due to a crowded quarterback room, he could explore options in the transfer portal to find a new opportunity for his fifth season.
- •Castellanos played at Florida State, Boston College, and UCF.
- •He has thrown for 6,449 yards and 48 touchdowns during his career.
- •The court ruling gives all 2022 recruits a chance for a fifth year.
- •FSU has added several quarterbacks through transfer and recruitment.
- •Castellanos could transfer if he wants to play a fifth season.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Former FSU football QB Tommy Castellanos reportedly seeking college football return
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Former FSU quarterback is 'open' to returning to college football
"Former FSU football QB Tommy Castellanos is reportedly exploring a college football return after a a preliminary injunction from a Colorado judge.
"Former FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos is reportedly considering a return to college football after receiving another year of eligibility.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:29 AMFormer FSU football QB Tommy Castellanos reportedly seeking college football return
Former FSU football QB Tommy Castellanos is reportedly exploring a college football return after a a preliminary injunction from a Colorado judge.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:41 AMFormer FSU quarterback is 'open' to returning to college football
Former FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos is reportedly considering a return to college football after receiving another year of eligibility.
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