Texas Tech Adds Controversial 6,400-Yard Brendan Sorsby Replacement
Summary
Texas Tech has added quarterback Tommy Castellanos to replace Brendan Sorsby, who became ineligible due to a gambling addiction. Castellanos is an experienced player who previously started 32 college games and recently participated in an NFL rookie minicamp.Key Facts
- Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible after admitting to a gambling addiction and betting on his own team.
- Texas Tech initially planned to use sophomore QB Will Hammond, who is recovering from a serious ACL injury.
- Tommy Castellanos, a former Florida State quarterback, has committed to Texas Tech for the 2026 season.
- Castellanos has started 32 college games and played for UCF, Boston College, and Florida State.
- He threw for 6,449 yards and 48 touchdowns in college and rushed for 1,984 yards and 24 touchdowns.
- Castellanos participated in the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp as a wide receiver but was not signed.
- His request for a fifth year of college eligibility was initially denied by the NCAA, but he later committed to Texas Tech after dropping an appeal.
- Some fans criticized Texas Tech for signing Castellanos because of his recent NFL participation.
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