Jameis Lanaed Winston ( JAY-miss; born January 6, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Winston played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, where he became the youngest player ever to win the Heisman Trophy and led his team to victory in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game during his freshman year in 2013. He was selected first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL draft. Winston set several franchise rookie records for the Buccaneers, earning him Pro Bowl honors. He led the league in passing yards in 2019, but also led the league in interceptions and set the NFL season record for interceptions returned for touchdowns that season. He was unable to reach the playoffs with Tampa Bay. After his rookie contract with the Buccaneers expired, Winston played for the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns, alternating as a starter and backup, before joining the Giants in 2025. 2013 Heisman Trophy · Florida State · QB Wiki link