Jameis Winston

American football quarterback and Heisman winner

Jameis Winston - American football quarterback and Heisman winner
Born

January 6th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Florida State University, leading the team to a national championship in 2013. Became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy in 2013, receiving accolades for outstanding performance on the field. Selected as the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, contributing to the team as starting quarterback for several seasons. Notable for passing yards and touchdowns recorded during tenures with the Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints.

Won the Heisman Trophy in 2013

Led Florida State to a national championship in 2013

First overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft

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