Tommy Castellanos joins Texas Tech after NFL minicamp participation
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Tommy Castellanos will join the Texas Tech football roster following his participation in an NFL minicamp. The Big 12 has implemented a ban on players transitioning from the NFL back to college football, which includes a provision affecting those who have played in the league. Despite this restriction, Castellanos is set to play for Texas Tech. The addition of Castellanos could impact the team’s dynamics ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Tommy Castellanos will play for Texas Tech this season
- •Participation in NFL minicamp precedes joining college program
- •Big 12 has banned former NFL players from college football
- •Castellanos' addition could influence team strategy
- •Texas Tech prepares for upcoming college football season
- 5:19 PMNBCSports.com — Tommy Castellanos will play for Texas Tech after participating in NFL minicamp - NBC Sports
"Although the Big 12 has now joined the Big Ten and SEC in banning anyone who has been an NFL player from returning to play college football, Texas Tech will be adding Tommy Castellanos to its roster.
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