Florida State removes Jameis Winston’s jersey during Saturday’s game
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida State Seminoles have retired Jameis Winston’s No. 5 jersey following the completion of the first quarter of Saturday’s game against North Alabama.
Winston led FSU to a 14-0 record and a national championship in 2013, along with a Rose Bowl win over Auburn.
He was the youngest player to ever win the Heisman Trophy.
In addition to honors such as Walter Camp’s Player of the Year award, Winston set a national freshman record for passing yards of 4,057 yards and recorded 40 touchdown passes.
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Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, who was suspended for the game, warms up before FSU’s NCAA college football game against Clemson in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser) -
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. Florida State defeated Boston College 20-17. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser) -
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher (back) talks with quarterback Jameis Winston after FSU defeated Notre Dame 31-27 in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser) -
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston warms up before an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. Florida State defeated Boston College 20-17. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser) -
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. Florida State defeated Boston College 20-17. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
In his two-year career, Winston rushed for 7,964 yards, fourth in FSU history, and 65 touchdowns, second in school history.
In 2014, Winston was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making him FSU’s first ever draft pick. He was with the Bucs for five seasons before being traded to the New Orleans Saints in 2020. He has thrown 139 touchdowns over the course of his NFL career.
“The retirement of Jameis’ jersey will certainly be a great event on our campus,” said Michael Alford, FSU vice president and director of athletics. “He has had a huge impact on Florida State football and his place as one of our all-time greats is undisputed. I know we are all looking forward to his No. 5 becoming a permanent fixture at Doak Campbell Stadium.”
Jameis Winston is now the 11th Florida State football player to have the honor of having his jersey retired.