No, Texas A&M Aggies football has not officially welcomed a 5-star NCAA QB from the transfer portal in 2024

The college football transfer portal continues to shape the landscape of the sport, with several high-profile quarterbacks making significant moves. From Texas A&M to Houston and Boston College to Florida State, these transfers promise to have a lasting impact on their new programs.

Conner Weigman Comes Home to Houston

Conner Weigman, a five-star recruit from the 2022 class, is returning to his roots by transferring from Texas A&M to the University of Houston. A product of Bridgeland High School in Cypress, a Houston suburb, Weigman was ranked the No. 3 quarterback in his class by SkySport 22.

In three seasons at Texas A&M, Weigman played in 15 games, throwing for 2,694 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. His announcement on social media captured the excitement: “I’m coming home. Time to go to work, H-Town!”

At Houston, Weigman will compete for the starting quarterback position with Zeon Chriss, who also has two years of eligibility remaining. Chriss showed potential during Houston’s challenging 4-8 campaign in 2024. The addition of Weigman is expected to bring new energy to a program eager to bounce back.

Thomas Castellanos Joins Florida State

Former Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos is heading to Florida State after two impressive seasons. Castellanos threw for 3,614 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions while also rushing for 1,307 yards and 14 touchdowns during his tenure with the Eagles.

The decision to transfer follows Boston College coach Bill O’Brien’s choice to bench Castellanos in favor of Grayson James late in the 2024 season. Castellanos, who began his college career under Gus Malzahn at UCF, will reunite with his former coach, now the offensive coordinator at Florida State.

Florida State, which finished a disappointing 2-10 in 2024, hopes Castellanos will provide the spark needed to turn the program around.

Malachi Nelson Enters the Portal Again

Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson is re-entering the transfer portal after a brief stint with the Broncos. Nelson, a five-star prospect in the 2023 class, started his college career at Southern California but transferred after limited opportunities.

During the 2024 season at Boise State, Nelson appeared in three games, completing 12 of 17 passes for 128 yards with one interception. Despite his limited playing time, Nelson remains a highly sought-after talent, ranked No. 12 overall player and No. 5 quarterback in his class by Skysport22.

Maryland’s Billy Edwards Jr. on the Move

Maryland starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has entered the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining. Edwards completed 65 percent of his passes in 2024, averaging 2,881 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

Known for his dual-threat capabilities, Edwards also rushed for 150 yards and five touchdowns last season. As a backup to Taulia Tagovailoa in 2023, Edwards excelled in short-yardage situations, recording seven rushing touchdowns.

Looking Ahead

These quarterback transfers highlight the ever-changing nature of college football. With the potential to reshape programs, these moves will be closely watched as the 2025 season approaches. Fans can expect fresh dynamics and fierce competition as these players settle into their new teams.