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College Football 26 continues to deliver meaningful content drops, but not every impactful card comes with a massive price tag. With the latest season refresh, players gained access to a potentially free Tommy Castellanos quarterback card, and that alone made it worth testing in live, competitive gameplay. Free cards in CFB 26 often come with trade-offs, but occasionally, one sneaks through that can actually compete when used correctly. This gameplay session focused entirely on figuring out where Tommy Castellanos shines, where he struggles, and which offensive systems actually unlock his value. After multiple games streamed live, including one chaotic comeback and a national championship run, the verdict on Castellanos is clearer than expected. At first glance, Tommy Castellanos is clearly designed as a run-first quarterback. His stats immediately point toward mobility rather than pure passing dominance. Key Attributes: 95 Speed-Elite-tier mobility, one of the fastest QBs available 89 Throw Power-Noticeably below top-end quarterbacks Below-average Accuracy Ratings-Especially inconsistent outside of short throws This combination creates a very specific archetype. Castellanos isn't meant to sit in the pocket and carve defenses apart. Instead, he thrives when defenses are forced to account for him as a runner on every snap. For abilities, the focus was on Ball Security, which is essential when your quarterback is frequently taking hits on scrambles, QB zone reads, and broken plays. Offensive Playbooks Tested: Hits and Misses One of the most important takeaways from this session was how dramatically offensive scheme impacts Castellanos' performance. Utah Offense: The Perfect Fit The Utah offense ended up being the best environment for Castellanos. This playbook emphasizes: QB zone reads Inside and outside zone runs Designed quarterback keepers Play-action concepts off heavy run looks With Utah, Castellanos felt natural. His speed turned basic QB runs into chunk gains, and defenses consistently struggled to contain him. Even when passing lanes weren't perfect, the threat of his legs forced defenders to hesitate, opening up quick throws underneath. This offense allowed Castellanos to play to his strengths instead of exposing his weaknesses.
Final Verdict: Is Tommy Castellanos Worth Using? For a free or easily obtainable card, Tommy Castellanos is surprisingly viable. Pros: Elite speed changes defensive behavior Excellent QB run potential Fun, dynamic playstyle Strong fit in specific playbooks Weak throw power limits passing ceiling Accuracy can be unreliable Completely scheme-dependent If you enjoy mobile quarterbacks and are willing to build your offense around them, Castellanos can absolutely win games-even championships. However, if you expect him to function like a traditional QB1 in every offense, you'll be disappointed. Closing Thoughts Tommy Castellanos represents exactly what free cards should be in CFB 26: usable, fun, but not overpowered. He rewards creativity, punishes predictable defenses, and forces players to think differently about play-calling. He won't replace elite paid quarterbacks, but in the right hands-and the right system-he's more than capable of competing at a high level. If you're looking for something off-meta that still wins games, Castellanos is absolutely worth your time.
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