Winston named NFL Rookie of the Year
Jameis Winston was named the 2015 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year late Friday after voting by fans.
The former Florida State star and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was recognized during Pepsi Super Bowl 50 festivities in San Francisco. Winston passed for 4,042 yards and 22 touchdowns -- both franchise records by a rookie -- in 16 games after being selected with the top overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Winston was one of five finalists up for the honor. The other finalists were Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper, Rams running back Todd Gurley, Seahawks wideout/return man Tyler Lockett and Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters.
Jameis Winston was named the 2015 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year late Friday after voting by fans.
The former Florida State star and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was recognized during Pepsi Super Bowl 50 festivities in San Francisco. Winston passed for 4,042 yards and 22 touchdowns -- both franchise records by a rookie -- in 16 games after being selected with the top overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Winston was one of five finalists up for the honor. The other finalists were Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper, Rams running back Todd Gurley, Seahawks wideout/return man Tyler Lockett and Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters.