TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has given up his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.
In a statement posted on social media, Castellanos thanked family, friends, coaches and teammates and “everyone who has supported me on this journey.”
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Just Win Management Group, which represented Castellanos in his legal proceedings, said it supported his decision.
“While the unique facts and circumstances surrounding applying for an additional year of eligibility do create a viable path, after careful review and consideration, we fully support Mr. Castellanos’ decision to abandon his pursuit and focus on preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft,” the agency said in a statement.
The NCAA initially denied Castellanos’ request for a waiver for his fifth season.
Castellanos, who transferred to Florida State in December after spending one year at the University of Central Florida and two at Boston College, believes college football’s sanctioning body should give him one more season after playing in just five games for the Cavaliers in 2022.
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Castellanos faced Tulane in the American Athletic Conference championship game after starter John Reese Plumlee aggravated a hamstring injury. Substitute Mickey Keane opted out of the game as he wanted to retain a year of eligibility before entering the transfer portal.
Now that it’s a moot point, the 5-foot-11 Castellanos turns his attention to preparing for the draft.
Castellanos completed 58.3 percent of his passes this season, advancing 2,760 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also led the Seminoles (5-7) with 557 yards rushing and nine scores.
