Calzada’s career took him from Texas A&M to Auburn, Incarnate Word, and Kentucky. Across 34 college starts, he threw for 8,945 yards and 73 touchdowns. Injuries and inconsistent play limited his final season at Kentucky, where he appeared in three games. He also apologized after a video he sent to a critic showing stacks of cash prompted backlash.
After going undrafted in 2026, Calzada signed with the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks but was released. He later played for the San Antonio Gunslingers, earning Offensive Player of the Week after contributing to eight touchdowns in one game, before joining Frankfurt Galaxy. A semifinal altercation led to his disqualification and a six-game European Football Alliance suspension that would apply if he signs with an EFA team again. His next football opportunity remains uncertain.
### Key Takeaways
– Calzada became widely known for Texas A&M’s 41–38 upset of Alabama in 2021.
– Injuries, limited playing time, and career moves across multiple leagues shaped his post-college journey.
– He is currently without a team after being released by Ottawa and suspended in Europe.
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