Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos is showcasing his receiver skills for NFL scouts, aiming to boost draft stock with surprising positional versatility.
Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has been working out for NFL teams as both a quarterback and a receiver in pre-draft sessions, a late-stage pivot aimed at increasing his value as scouts finalize evaluations ahead of next week’s NFL draft.
The dual-threat playmaker, listed at 5-foot-10 and 198 pounds, is attempting to showcase positional flexibility at a time when more NFL teams are willing to consider hybrid offensive contributors rather than strictly developmental quarterbacks.
The move comes after Castellanos’ bid to extend his college career was formally shut down. The NCAA denied his waiver request in December 2025 for an additional year of eligibility, closing the door on a potential return to college football and pushing him fully into the NFL's evaluation cycle.
Castellanos argued his limited participation at Central Florida merited an eligibility-rules waiver. He played in five games for the Knights, thus exceeding the 30-percent threshold the NCAA requires for granting extended eligibility. Castellanos hired a lawyer toward suing the NCAA, but dropped the case on Dec. 23.
With no remaining collegiate options, Castellanos has shifted his focus to maximizing his appeal to NFL scouts and front offices in roles potentially in his comfort zone. That has included working out not only at quarterback, but also running receiver drills during pre-draft sessions, a notable attempt to broaden his projected value on draft boards.
Castellanos brings a multi-sport, multi-position background to that effort. A native of Waycross, Georgia, he played quarterback and defensive back in high school while also competing in basketball and track, showcasing the athletic profile that has long defined his game. He later began his college career at UCF, where he developed into a dynamic offensive player capable of creating production both through the air and on the ground.
Over his college career, Castellanos accounted for more than 11,000 total yards of offense, reinforcing his reputation as a mobile, improvisational playmaker with open-field ability that could translate beyond traditional quarterback usage.
There is precedent for quarterbacks making a similar transition at the next level.
Antwaan Randle El starred at quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers before entering the NFL as a receiver. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2002 draft and spent nine seasons in the league, helping establish a blueprint for position-switch success.
Castellanos is now hoping that similar adaptability, combined with his athletic profile, will resonate with NFL evaluators as teams weigh roster versatility against positional rigidity.
Whether he is selected in the later rounds or signs as an undrafted free agent, his path to earning a roster spot may depend less on where he played in college and more on how effectively he can convince teams he can contribute in multiple roles at the professional level.
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