Tommy Castellanos will play for Texas Tech after participating in NFL minicamp
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech will add Tommy Castellanos to its football roster, despite the Big 12's ban on former NFL players returning to college football, due to unique circumstances surrounding his eligibility.
- Castellanos, formerly a Florida State quarterback and undrafted NFL hopeful, was allowed to regain NCAA eligibility after a Kentucky judge granted him a temporary restraining order for a fifth college season.
- Castellanos has previously played for Florida State, Boston College, and UCF, and attempted to transition from college quarterback to NFL wide receiver.
- His addition comes amid a turbulent quarterback situation at Texas Tech, following eligibility disputes involving Brendan Sorsby, who ultimately left college football and is currently aiming for the 2027 NFL draft.
