The Philadelphia Stars signed former Stanford and Mississippi State quarterback K.J. Costello on Friday.
K.J. Costello (24-years-old) tried out for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 but was released during training camp.
The Rancho Santa Margarita, California, native played three seasons at Stanford (2017-19) with 495 of 791 completions for 6,151 yards, 49 touchdowns, 18 interceptions, 88 carries for 96 yards, and three touchdowns in 29 games. In 2018, he was named All-Pac-12 Second Team.
After Stanford, Costello transferred to Mississippi State (2020) for his senior year with 134 of 209 completions for 1,283 yards, six touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and 24 carries for -65 yards in six games.
In his first start for the Bulldogs against the defending champions LSU, Costello went 36-60 for 623 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions. His 623 yards broke the SEC record for passing yards in a single game.
The Philadelphia Stars take on the Houston Gamblers this Sunday at 6 pm on Peacock.
