Former FSU quarterback drawing NFL interest at multiple positions

Tommy Castellanos spent one season as the starting quarterback with the Florida State Seminoles and is working to continue his football career at the professional level. The 2026 NFL draft is set to start on Thursday, April 23, and Castellanos has some teams interested, just not necessarily as a quarterback.

According to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Castellanos has "drawn interest" as a quarterback and a slot receiver. While he has never played wide receiver, he has been training as both and did some wide receiver drills during FSU's Pro Day this spring, according to Pelissero.

A move to wide receiver, specifically in the slot, could make plenty of sense for Castellanos due to his athleticism and limitations as a passer. At 5-foot-11, he lacks the height NFL teams covet and has always struggled with accuracy, completeting 58.5% of his passes during his career. However, his rushing ability, which is built on his quickness, has been key throughout his career and could translate to the slot.

Castellanos has played in 38 games during his time at FSU, Boston College, and UCF, throwing for 6,449 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions. He has also rushed for 1,984 yards and 24 touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry.

While it seems unlikely a team would draft Castellanos, a change to wide receiver could allow him to sign with a team as an undrafted free agent and earn a spot on a roster during camp. The 2026 NFL draft is set to take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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