Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has cleared a major legal hurdle in his push for one more season of college football.
Court documents show a Kentucky judge granted Castellanos a temporary injunction, giving him a fifth year of collegiate eligibility. The ruling from Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Brian Edwards came on Aug. 21 and, for now, wraps up a lengthy legal battle that had stretched on since the end of the 2025 season with the Seminoles.
According to On3, Castellanos plans to enter the transfer portal after the decision.
A return to Florida State appears unlikely. The Seminoles are already set at quarterback and are preparing to open the season in Week 0 against New Mexico State on Aug. 29, just eight days from the publishing of this article.
Castellanos spent one season at FSU and put up 2,760 passing yards with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also added 557 rushing yards and nine more scores on the ground.
If he does continue his college career, the next stop could come with a different position attached to his name. Castellanos played four seasons at quarterback in college, but a return to school might see him try wide receiver. He already received NFL minicamp invites as a receiver, and another season of development there could help his chances of drawing similar attention next preseason.
Whatever comes next, the clock is ticking. Week 1 begins in the first week of September for college programs, leaving Castellanos little time to settle in wherever he lands.
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