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Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick Jameis Winston first overall in 2015 Draft

Jameis Winston, quarterback of the Florida State Seminoles, hoist the trophy during a press conference after the 2013 Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 14, 2013
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Highly-rated quarterback Jameis Winston is snapped up by Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected Jameis Winston with the first overall pick in the 2015 Draft.

The quarterback, 21, has emerged as one of the sport's hottest young properties after excelling for the Florida State Seminoles, whom he led to a college championship in 2013.

Winston threw a total of 4,057 yards in that title-winning season, before clocking 3,907 in 2014.


Winston has a lawsuit hanging over his head after being accused of raping a woman in his off-campus apartment back in 2012.

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