Thomas Castellanos joins Texas Tech as Big 12 confirms QB is eligible

Key Points:

• Former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has signed with Texas Tech after receiving a temporary injunction in an eligibility lawsuit, allowing him to play despite new NCAA rules.
• Castellanos remains eligible to play this fall in the Big 12 despite the conference's new rule barring professional athletes, as he went undrafted and did not sign a contract after participating in the Miami Dolphins' rookie minicamp.
• Last season, Castellanos completed 58.3% of his passes for 2,760 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while also rushing for 557 yards and nine touchdowns, notably leading Florida State to an upset over Alabama.
• At Texas Tech, Castellanos is expected to serve as the backup quarterback to starter Will Hammond, with the Red Raiders favored to win the Big 12 again.
• The eligibility injunction for Castellanos follows similar legal actions, including a recent temporary restraining order granted to 16 former college football players in Louisiana, highlighting ongoing disputes over athlete eligibility rules.