UPDATE: FSU announces QB transfer Thomas Castellanos has signed with 'Noles

Florida State announced on Friday that Boston College transfer Thomas Castellanos has officially signed with the Seminoles.

Release from FSU:

Transfer quarterback Thomas Castellanos has signed with Florida State, head coach Mike Norvell announced Friday.

“Thomas Castellanos is one of the most dynamic playmakers in college football,” Norvell said. “He has displayed incredible arm talent while throwing more than 3,500 yards and more than 30 touchdowns over the last two seasons. He has also grown in his passing efficiency, which was put on display last year. He will be a great addition with his ability on the field, and he will be a tremendous complement to our roster as we bring this program back to the Florida State standard.”

Thomas Castellanos | QB | 5-11 | 196 | Waycross, Ga. | Ware County High School/Boston College/UCF

Transferred to Florida State after two seasons at Boston College and one year at UCF…appeared in 21 games with 20 starts for Boston College in 2023-24…completed 288 of 491 passes for Eagles with 33 touchdown passes and 3,614 yards…added 1,307 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns…first player in Boston College history with 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in single season…started final 12 games for Eagles in 2023, passing for 2,248 yards and 15 touchdowns with 1,113 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns…third in ACC in rushing yards and touchdowns…started eight of Boston College’s first nine games in 2024, passing for 18 touchdowns and just five interceptions…had at least one touchdown in all eight games in 2024…led Eagles to 11-9 record as starter, including 7-5 in 2023 with win over SMU in Fenway Bowl…was offensive MVP of Fenway Bowl with career-high 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns…five 100-yard rushing games in 2023, including 142 yards and career-high four touchdowns vs. Army…spent freshman season at UCF where current FSU offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn was head coach…completed nine passes for 75 yards and ran 14 times for 120 yards and one touchdown in limited action for Knights…played high school football at Ware County, throwing for 7,710 yards and running for 3,681 yards as four-year starter.

FIRST REPORT

The Florida State Seminoles have picked up their first commitment of this transfer cycle, and it’s a very important one as former Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos has announced his pledge to the Seminoles.

At Florida State, Castellanos will be reunited with former coach and new FSU offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. The dual-threat QB started his college career under Malzahn at UCF and then spent most of the past two years at Boston College.

Castellanos did not finish the 2024 season in Chestnut Hill, but he was productive during his year-and-a-half with the Eagles. In 2023, he threw for 2,248 yards, 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions; he also rushed for 1,113 and 13 touchdowns on 215 carries.

Before leaving BC this season, he passed for 1,366 yards and 18 touchdowns with five interceptions.

*TRIBAL COUNCIL EXTRA: Insider’s take on why Castellanos left Boston College

Florida State coach Mike Norvell recruited Castellanos out of high school, but the Seminoles preferred him as an “athlete.” During his two years with the Eagles, however, he was a thorn in the side of the FSU defense.

In a 28-13 victory at Doak Campbell Stadium this season, Castellanos completed 10 of 16 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and he also ran 14 times for 73 yards and another score.

In a 31-29 loss to Florida State in 2023, he completed 20 of 33 passes for 305 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed for 95 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries.

Out of high school, Castellanos was considered one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the Southeast as he rushed for 968 yards and 13 touchdowns his senior season. He also posted 69 career rushing touchdowns in his career at Ware County (Ga.) High.

The explosive plays didn’t stop there as he was also productive as a passer, throwing for 2,613 yards and 25 touchdowns his senior year. In his career at Ware County, he had 66 passing touchdowns.

At Florida State, Castellanos will join a quarterback group of Brock Glenn, Kevin Sperry and Trevor Jackson.

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