2015 NFL Draft: Top 10 Riskiest Draft Picks
Feb 20, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston speaks to the media at the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
1. Jameis Winston, QB FSU
Red flags are everywhere when you take an honest look at Jameis Winston. He has more red flags than any other prospect, making him the ultimate gamble. We all know he is going to be the number one overall pick, but make no mistake this is a risky investment for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Winston has been accused on sexual assault, but the charges were dropped. We will never know what happened but its a bad look nonetheless for Winston. He stole crab legs from a grocery store. He was suspended an entire game (the biggest of his penalties) for yelling a profane phrase on the FSU campus. This is not a mature person, and his repetitive struggles suggest he doesn’t learn from his mistakes.
While he bails himself out with the clutch performances in the last minutes of games, he often starts off slow. He is streaky, he is turnover prone and he is not a good decision maker. He takes many sacks and throws too many interceptions. He has unbelievable talent, but he is the biggest gamble the NFL Draft may have ever seen.