History of Jameis Winston in Timeline

Jameis Lanaed Winston is an American football quarterback currently playing for the New York Giants. He achieved early success at Florida State University, winning the Heisman Trophy as the youngest player ever and leading the Seminoles to a BCS National Championship in 2014. Winston was then drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft.

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1974: Tom Owen Makes All-Rookie Team

In 1974, Tom Owen, a Buccaneers quarterback, was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Jameis Winston became the fourth Buccaneers quarterback to receive this award.

1978: Doug Williams Makes All-Rookie Team

In 1978, Doug Williams, a Buccaneers quarterback, was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Jameis Winston became the fourth Buccaneers quarterback to receive this award.

1991: Rookie First Pass Returned for Touchdown

In 1991, Brett Favre's first pass was intercepted and returned for a touchdown. Jameis Winston's interception in his first game marked the first time a rookie's first pass was returned for a touchdown since Favre in 1991.

January 6, 1994: Birth in Bessemer, Alabama

On January 6, 1994, Jameis Winston was born in Bessemer, Alabama. He later attended Hueytown High School, playing both football and baseball.

January 6, 1994: Jameis Winston's Birth

On January 6, 1994, Jameis Lanaed Winston was born. He is now a professional football quarterback in the NFL.

February 3, 2012: Commitment to Florida State University

On February 3, 2012, Jameis Winston committed to attend Florida State University.

December 7, 2012: Sexual Assault Allegation Filed with TPD

On December 7, 2012, a sexual assault allegation involving Jameis Winston was originally filed with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD).

2012: Redshirt Season

In 2012, Jameis Winston redshirted during the college football season behind senior quarterback EJ Manuel.

2012: Josh Freeman's Franchise Record

In 2012, Josh Freeman set a franchise record for passing yards, which Jameis Winston nearly broke in his rookie season.

February 2013: Sexual Assault Complaint Classified as Open/Inactive

In February 2013, the sexual assault complaint against Winston was investigated by the police and classified as open/inactive with no charges being filed.

July 2013: Police Complaint for Stealing Soda at Burger King

In July 2013, a Burger King employee called police to complain that Jameis Winston was stealing soda. According to the police report, Winston came into the restaurant with three men, but did not order any food, and filled cups with soda without paying.

November 14, 2013: State Attorney Opens Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegation

On November 14, 2013, the State Attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit announced they were opening an investigation into a sexual assault allegation involving Jameis Winston that was originally filed with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) on December 7, 2012.

November 2013: DNA Sample Taken and Matched

In November 2013, a DNA sample was taken from Winston and found to match DNA found in the complainant's underwear, after the prosecutor took over the case.

December 5, 2013: State Attorney Announces No Charges Filed in Sexual Assault Case

On December 5, 2013, State Attorney Willie Meggs announced the completion of the investigation and that no charges would be filed against anyone in the sexual assault case, citing "major issues" with the woman's testimony.

December 14, 2013: Heisman Trophy Win

On December 14, 2013, Jameis Winston won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the youngest player to win the award at 19 years and 342 days old.

2013: Played Baseball at Florida State

In 2013, Jameis Winston played as an outfielder and pitcher for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team, batting .235 with a .723 on-base plus slugging.

2013: Mike Glennon Makes All-Rookie Team

In 2013, Mike Glennon, a Buccaneers quarterback, was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Jameis Winston became the fourth Buccaneers quarterback to receive this award.

2013: Named Starting Quarterback

Prior to the 2013 season, Jameis Winston was named Florida State's starting quarterback. In his college debut in 2013, he led his team to victory over the University of Pittsburgh.

January 6, 2014: BCS National Championship Victory and Offensive MVP

On January 6, 2014, Jameis Winston, on his 20th birthday, led Florida State to a 34-31 victory over Auburn in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game and was named the Offensive MVP.

April 2014: Civil Suit Filed Against Winston

In April 2014, the accuser filed a civil suit against Jameis Winston.

April 16, 2014: Report of Irregularities in Rape Investigation

On April 16, 2014, The New York Times reported irregularities in the rape investigation involving Jameis Winston.

April 29, 2014: Civil Citation for Shoplifting Crab Legs

On April 29, 2014, Jameis Winston was issued an adult civil citation for shoplifting crab legs from a Tallahassee Publix store. Winston was ordered to undergo 20 hours of community service and was suspended from any college baseball activity until he completed his community service.

May 2014: Winston Countersues for Defamation

In May 2014, Jameis Winston countersued the accuser for defamation and tortious interference.

September 17, 2014: Suspension for Inappropriate Shouting

On September 17, 2014, Jameis Winston was suspended for the first half of Florida State's upcoming game against Clemson for shouting an inappropriate Internet meme while standing atop a table in Florida State University's Student Union.

December 21, 2014: Cleared of Student Code Violation

On December 21, 2014, Jameis Winston was cleared of violating the student conduct code in the sexual assault allegation during the official FSU hearing.

2014: BCS National Championship Victory

In 2014, Jameis Winston led the Florida State Seminoles to victory in the BCS National Championship Game.

2014: Redshirt Sophomore Season

In 2014, Jameis Winston started 13 games during his redshirt sophomore season. He finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting.

2014: Preseason All-American

Prior to the 2014 season, Jameis Winston was named a preseason All-American by Baseball America as a 3rd-team utility player.

May 1, 2015: Signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 1, 2015, Jameis Winston signed a four-year, $23.35 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including a $16.7 million signing bonus.

September 2015: Tortious Interference Claim Dismissed

In a September 2015 ruling, a federal judge dismissed Jameis Winston's tortious interference claim, but declined a motion to dismiss his claim for defamation.

November 2015: Threat to Sue CNN Over "The Hunting Ground"

In November 2015, Jameis Winston told CNN that he was prepared to file suit if the network aired "The Hunting Ground", a documentary about college campus rape which includes disputed allegations about Winston. CNN aired the documentary on November 22, 2015.

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November 22, 2015: Tied Rookie and Franchise Record

On November 22, 2015, Jameis Winston tied an NFL rookie and Buccaneers franchise record with five touchdown passes against the Philadelphia Eagles.

2015: Rose Bowl Loss and NFL Draft Entry

After a loss in the 2015 Rose Bowl, Jameis Winston decided to enter the 2015 NFL draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

2015: NFL Draft Entry

In 2015, Jameis Winston decided to forgo his remaining college eligibility and entered the NFL draft.

2015: NFL All-Rookie Team Selection

In 2015, Jameis Winston was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team and set multiple franchise rookie records for the Buccaneers.

December 2016: Civil Claims Settled Out of Court

In December 2016, the civil claims against Jameis Winston were settled out of court.

2016: Alleged Groping of Uber Driver

In 2016, Jameis Winston allegedly groped a female Uber driver, leading to an NFL investigation.

2016: Breaking Buccaneers' Single-Season Passing Record

In 2016, Jameis Winston broke the Buccaneers' single-season franchise record for passing yards that he set previously, becoming the first quarterback in franchise history to pass for over 4,100 yards in a season.

2016: Breaking Franchise Record for Passing Touchdowns

In 2016, Jameis Winston broke the franchise record for passing touchdowns in a single season that he set previously, becoming the first quarterback in franchise history to throw 30 passing touchdowns in a single season.

2016: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2016, Jameis Winston was selected to his first Pro Bowl game after Tom Brady opted out, making him the first rookie quarterback in Buccaneers' history to be selected.

2016: University Settlement of Title IX Lawsuit

In 2016, the university paid $950,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the same woman alleging a violation of Title IX by FSU in handling her complaint. The university also agreed to conduct five years of sexual awareness programs but did not admit liability.

November 17, 2017: NFL Investigation into Groping Allegation

On November 17, 2017, it was reported that the NFL conducted an investigation into an allegation where Jameis Winston allegedly groped a female Uber driver in 2016.

2017: Shoulder Injury and Altercation

In 2017, Jameis Winston suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and was later fined for an altercation with Saints rookie Marshon Lattimore. Despite the injury, he reached 10,000 career passing yards.

2017: Ranked 57th on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2017, Jameis Winston was ranked 57th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players after leading the Buccaneers to their first winning season in six years.

April 17, 2018: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up

On April 17, 2018, the Buccaneers picked up the fifth-year option on Jameis Winston's contract.

2018: Season Performance and Franchise Records

During the 2018 season, Jameis Winston broke the franchise record for passing touchdowns in a career and for completions in a career, but his performance was inconsistent, and he was benched at times.

2018: Suspension for Uber Incident

In 2018, the NFL suspended Jameis Winston for the first three games of the season as a result of his involvement in the Uber incident.

2019: Passing Yards Record and Offensive Player of the Week

During the 2019 season, Jameis Winston broke the Buccaneers franchise record for passing yards in a career and was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a game against the Los Angeles Rams.

2019: League Leader in Passing Yards and Interceptions

During the 2019 season, Jameis Winston led the league in passing yards but also led in interceptions, setting an NFL record for interceptions returned for touchdowns that year.

2019: Dealing with Knee Injury and Broken Thumb

In 2019, Jameis Winston dealt with a knee injury and a broken thumb throughout the entire season.

February 28, 2020: Surgery to Repair Torn Meniscus and LASIK Surgery

On February 28, 2020, it was revealed that Jameis Winston underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus and also had LASIK surgery.

March 27, 2020: Marriage to Breion Allen

On March 27, 2020, Jameis Winston married Breion Allen in a private ceremony held at their home.

April 28, 2020: Signing with the Saints

On April 28, 2020, Jameis Winston signed a one-year contract with the Saints with a value of $1.1 million including his base salary of $952,000 and a signing bonus of $148,000 with a possible $3.4 million in incentives.