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The WireTransfer portal · Big 12UPDATED AUG 26, 2026
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The WireStatus · ReportedImpact · moderateTexas Tech · Big 12

Tommy Castellanos Commits to Texas Tech After FSU Season and NFL Draft

The former Florida State starter gives Texas Tech an experienced quarterback behind Will Hammond, whose recovery from a torn ACL remains part of the roster picture. Castellanos gained another season of eligibility after winning a lawsuit against the NCAA.

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AUG 26, 2026
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01 · The NewsWhat Happened

Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech, Pete Nakos reported. Castellanos started all 12 games for Florida State in 2025 before running out of eligibility and going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. He chose to pursue a fifth college season after an NCAA eligibility change and won a lawsuit that granted him another year. A Kentucky court’s injunction also allowed him to enter the transfer portal outside the usual window. Castellanos was invited to several NFL training camps as a wide receiver but did not sign. Texas Tech adds him to a quarterback room led by Will Hammond, who is recovering from a torn ACL that ended his 2025 season.

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