Florida State QB Castellanos Enters 2026 NFL Draft

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos announced Wednesday that he has withdrawn his appeal for an additional year of college eligibility and will enter the 2026 NFL Draft, ending his collegiate career after a challenging senior season with the Seminoles.

The 5-foot-11 signal-caller, who transferred to Florida State last December, had sought a waiver from the NCAA for a fifth season based on limited participation during his 2022 stint at Central Florida. That year, Castellanos appeared in just five games for the Knights before entering the American Athletic Conference championship game against Tulane as a replacement for injured starter John Rhys Plumlee. The backup, Mikey Keene, chose not to play to preserve his eligibility ahead of entering the transfer portal. The NCAA initially denied the request, prompting Castellanos to appeal, but he ultimately decided to forgo the process.

In a statement posted on social media, Castellanos expressed gratitude to his supporters. "To my family, friends, coaches, and teammates and everyone who has supported me along this journey, thank you for believing in me and pushing me to become the man I am today," he wrote.