Jameis Winston's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jameis Winston.

Jameis Winston is an American football quarterback. He achieved early success at Florida State University, winning the Heisman Trophy as a freshman and leading his team to a national championship. Winston was drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1974: Tom Owen Made NFL All-Rookie Team

In 1974, Tom Owen was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team, a feat that Jameis Winston later replicated.

1978: Doug Williams Made NFL All-Rookie Team

In 1978, Doug Williams was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team, an honor Jameis Winston also received.

2012: Josh Freeman's Passing Yards Record

In 2012, Josh Freeman set a Buccaneers' franchise record for passing yards that Winston nearly surpassed in his rookie season.

December 14, 2013: Won the Heisman Trophy

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. He was only the second freshman to win the award.

2013: Mike Glennon Made NFL All-Rookie Team

In 2013, Mike Glennon was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Jameis Winston also made the team.

January 6, 2014: Florida State defeated Auburn in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game

On January 6, 2014, Jameis Winston's 20th birthday, Florida State defeated Auburn 34–31 in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game. Winston was named the Offensive MVP of the game.

December 21, 2014: Cleared of student conduct code violation

On December 21, 2014, Jameis Winston was cleared of violating the student conduct code in the sexual assault allegation after an official FSU hearing presided over by retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Major B. Harding.

2014: Finished Sixth in Heisman Trophy Voting

In 2014, Jameis Winston finished his redshirt sophomore season and finished in sixth place in the Heisman Trophy voting.

2014: BCS National Championship Victory

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

2014: Named Preseason All-American in Baseball

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

November 22, 2015: Tied NFL Rookie Record with Five Touchdown Passes

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

2015: Set Franchise Rookie Records

In 2015, Jameis Winston set franchise rookie records in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team for his 2015 season.

2016: Broke Buccaneers' single-season franchise record

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

2016: Broke franchise record for passing touchdowns in a single season

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

2016: Selected to First Pro Bowl Game

In 2016, Jameis Winston was selected to his first Pro Bowl game after Tom Brady elected not to participate, making him the first rookie quarterback in Buccaneers' history to be selected.

2017: Ranked 57th on NFL Top 100 Players

Jameis Winston was ranked 57th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.

2018: Played Various Games

In 2018, Jameis Winston played in various games, achieving both highs and lows in his performance. He returned after a suspension, had games with multiple touchdowns and interceptions, and broke the franchise record for passing touchdowns in a career.

2019: Led the League 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 in a season.

2019: Broke Franchise Record for Passing Yards

In 2019, Jameis Winston broke the Buccaneers franchise record for passing yards in a career, but also had games with multiple interceptions. After week 3 loss, Winston passed for 380 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.