Castellanos, who accounted for 5 touchdowns the last two years against FSU, signed with the Seminoles in mid-December and held his first news conference Tuesday. He was the first recruit signed by

A UCF signee in a previous life, Castellanos spent only one season under then-Knights coach Gus Malzahn — the ‘Noles’ new offensive coordinator — before leaving for Boston College. He refined his dual-threat chops in two seasons with the Eagles, passing for 3,614 yards and rushing for 1,307 more, totaling 48 touchdowns.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell saw enough in two games against quarterback Thomas Castellanos that he knew what to expect from the Boston College transfer.

Florida State Seminoles football QB Thomas Castellanos is fulfilling a childhood dream of leading the Seminoles, and he's excited for the challenge.