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#florida-state

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft. Castellanos thanked family, friends, coaches and teammates and "everyone who has supported me along this journey" in a statement posted on social media. Just Win Management Group, which represented Castellanos during his legal fight, said it supported his decision. "While the unique facts and circumstances surrounding the petition for an additional year of eligibility did create a path of viability, after careful review and consideration, we full support Mr. Castellanos' decision to forego that continued pursuit and focus his attention on preparing for the 2026 NFL draft," the agency said in a statement.

Winston is the younger brother of Jameis Winston, who cemented his place in the Seminoles' program history across three seasons on campus from 2012-14. Winston was a consensus All-American in the 2013 season, when he led Florida State to a national title win over Auburn and became the program's third-ever Heisman Trophy winner. Winston was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft and is set to enter his 11th NFL season this fall with the New York Giants.

Texas remains No. 1 in the rankings despite being swept by Arkansas, thanks to multiple upsets in the Top 25, while Florida State follows at No. 2.