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Jameis Winston Makes Personal Announcement Before Giants Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 2:08 PM ET

Jameis Winston has long been recognized as one of the NFL’s most charismatic personalities. Now 31, he’s gearing up to begin his journey with a fourth NFL franchise, the New York Giants.

Winston’s football path began at Florida State, where he led the Seminoles to a national title and won the Heisman Trophy. He was selected first overall in the 2015 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After five seasons in Tampa Bay, Winston spent time with the New Orleans Saints, then played last season with the Cleveland Browns.

In 2025, he enters training camp competing for the starting quarterback job alongside veteran Russell Wilson, rookie Jaxson Dart and veteran Tommy DeVito.

While Winston prepares for an intense position battle in New York, he continues to impact lives away from the gridiron. On Wednesday, he shared a personal announcement about a meaningful event:

“Dream Big and Lead with Passion! Excited to announce my Dream Forever Leadership Summit is back on Friday, July 18 at Hueytown High School!”

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The free event is open to teens ages 13 to 18 and will feature speakers, mentors, coaches and leaders focused on youth empowerment and leadership development.

“We’re gonna have incredible speakers, inspiring mentors, coaches and leaders all coming together to pour into YOU. AGES: 13–18. COST: FREE. REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO.”

Hueytown High School, located in Alabama, is Winston’s alma mater. He starred there in both football and baseball and was once ranked as the nation’s top dual-threat quarterback.

Winston’s 2024 campaign with the Browns was a mixed bag. He completed 61.1% of his passes for 13 touchdowns but also threw 12 interceptions. His struggles late in the season were particularly costly; he tossed nine interceptions over his final four starts.

His last appearance came on Dec. 15 in a 21-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he threw three interceptions, was sacked five times and failed to record a touchdown pass.

As Winston eyes a fresh start with the Giants, his efforts to lead and uplift young people show he's looking to make a lasting impact, both on and off the field.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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