TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his enchantment for an additional yr of school eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.
Castellanos thanked household, pals, coaches and teammates and “everybody who has supported me alongside this journey” in a press release posted on social media.
Simply Win Administration Group, which represented Castellanos throughout his authorized combat, stated it supported his determination.
“Whereas the distinctive information and circumstances surrounding the petition for an extra yr of eligibility did create a path of viability, after cautious evaluation and consideration, we full help Mr. Castellanos’ determination to forego that continued pursuit and focus his consideration on getting ready for the 2026 NFL draft,” the company stated in a press release.
The NCAA initially denied Castellanos’ waiver request for a fifth season.
Castellanos, who transferred to Florida State final December after one yr at Central Florida and two at Boston Faculty, argued that faculty soccer’s sanctioning physique ought to grant him one other season as a result of he performed in solely 5 video games with the Knights in 2022.
Castellanos performed towards Tulane within the American Athletic Convention title recreation after starter John Rhys Plumlee aggravated a hamstring harm. Backup Mikey Keene opted out of the sport as a result of he needed to protect a yr of eligibility earlier than coming into the switch portal.
It is moot now, with the 5-foot-11 Castellanos turning his consideration towards getting ready for the draft.
Castellanos accomplished 58.3% of his passes for two,760 yards this season, with 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. He additionally led the Seminoles (5-7) with 557 yards speeding and 9 scores.
