"Declare for LinkedIn, buddy,” “Taking the DJ Ukelele route”: CFB fans grill Thomas Castellanos as Florida State QB declares for 2026 NFL draft

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos announced on Instagram on Tuesday that he will be declaring for the 2026 NFL draft. The QB wrapped up his fourth year at the collegiate level, but played just one season with the Seminoles.

Since Castellanos struggled in his lone year at FSU, fans had some wild reactions when the signal-caller announced he was entering the NFL draft.

"Declare for linkedin Buddy," one tweeted. "Taking the DJ Ukelele route," another added. "Yeah he tripping… should have stayed and got 1-2 million of NIL…," a third commented.

Here are a few more reactions.

"Hope he’s cool converting into a WR," one wrote. "Oof, he didn’t end his season that way he wanted, so he will definitely be touting the part of his resume where he beat Alabama in week 1," another added. "Whats he declaring hes going to do at the draft? Park cars at the venue where it takes place?" a user tweeted.

Castellanos began his collegiate career at UCF in 2022. He transferred to Boston College after one year with the Knights.

After two years at Boston College, Castellanos transferred to Florida State.

How did Thomas Castellanos fare at FSU in the 2025 season?

Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos - Source: Getty

Thomas Castellanos had a mixed season at Florida State in 2025. The QB showed flashes of brilliance, but his stint with the Seminoles was marred by inconsistent displays.

Castellanos completed 180 of 309 passes for 2,760 yards with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also added 557 yards and nine TDs on 137 carries.

Castellanos led FSU to three wins in the opening three weeks of the season. However, the Seminoles managed just two wins in their remaining nine games.

According to reports, Castellanos is projected to go as a late pick in next year's NFL draft, likely in the fifth or sixth round. Some believe the QB might go undrafted.

Edited by Arnold