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Jameis Winston: QB to Enter 2015 NFL Draft

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Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston announced he will enter the 2015 NFL Draft today.

After weighing this decision with my family and friends, I have decided to declare for the 2015 NFL draft and forgo my remaining eligibility at Florida State. I reached this very difficult decision after careful consideration and long thought, realizing how difficult it would be to say goodbye to my family at Florida State. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to wear the garnet and gold and have greatly enjoyed my time as a Seminole, both as an athlete and a student in the classroom.

This is no surprise. Winston is likely to go in the first round. He won the Heisman Trophy as a freshman in 2013 as his team won a National Championship. Florida State failed to defend its title this year but did go 13-1 and made the first College Football Playoff. Teams will be certain to do homework on Winston as many off field potential red flags exist.