The rising high school senior hails from Hueytown, Alabama, and fielded offers from both the Crimson Tide and Auburn, as well as a couple dozen other high-profile programs before deciding on Florida State.
Jameis Winston Signs With Florida State Over Stanford, Alabama
Jameis Winston (Photo: Bud Elliott -- SB Nation) Jameis Winston, the top dual-threat quarterback recruit in the country, has signed with Florida State, according to a report by Tomahawk Nation. Winston had been committed to Florida State since early August, but did not sign on National Signing Day because of his participation in an all-star game held in Texas. Winston wanted to sign with his friends and family present, and elected to wait until he returned to his home state of Alabama to do so. Winston plays for Hueytown (Al.) High School.
In addition to his offer from Florida State, the 6’4”, 190 pound Winston held offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Stanford. He gave consideration to Alabama and Stanford, but reaffirmed his decision to sign with Florida State Wednesday during an interview on ESPNU. After being committed for six months and reiterating his intention on national television, Winston signed with the ‘Noles Friday.
Read Article >Jameis Winston To Sign With Florida State Friday
Jameis Winston (PHOTO: Bud Elliott -- SB Nation) Jameis Winston, the top dual-threat quarterback recruit in the country, is set to sign his letter of intent on Friday. Winston has been committed to Florida State since early August, but did not sign on National Signing Day because of his participation in an all-star game held in Texas. Winston wanted to sign with his friends and family present, and elected to wait until he returned to his home state of Alabama to do so.
The signing ceremony is set to take place between 11:30 and Noon CST. It will be held at The Sports Blast, an indoor sports facility off of U.S. Highway 280 in Shelby County.
Read Article >Jameis Winston Announcement: Top QB Prospect Commits To Florida State
Jameis Winston, as expected (at least by our vast and feverishly devoted Florida State community), committed to the Seminoles Wednesday afternoon in a televised announcement on ESPN. The nation’s top 2012 quarterback prospect held offers from more than twenty top Division I-A programs, including both major SEC powers in his home state of Alabama.
To hear our FSU blog tell it, a personal connection with EJ Manuel may have been the deciding factor in Winston’s college choice:
Read Article >
