Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks wants his former team, the Buccaneers, to select quarterback Jameis Winston, in the draft.

"I believe he will show them his work ethic behind the scenes, as well as his knowledge of the game and the feel of the game," Brooks said, via the Tampa Bay Times. "I do hope he impresses them enough to pick him.

"His resume speaks for itself. He has done some impressive things that mimic the pros today."

And if the Bucs do select the Heisman Award-winning signal caller from his alma mater, Brooks plans to play a pivotal part in helping the former Seminole adjust to the NFL, per Ira Kaufman at the Tampa Tribune.

“I think if Winston’s the pick — and I think he will be — I think Brooks will play a role in trying to corral this kid, mature him, even bring him into his home, if necessary,” Kaufman said per Pro Football Talk. “That’s how much Brooks cares about FSU, about the Bucs, and seeing this franchise get relevant.”

Kaufman is confident Tampa Bay will indeed take Winston.

“I see Winston in a Bucs uniform,” Kaufman said. “Yes, there will be protests . . . but I think in terms of pro potential, I think most people would tell you Winston is ahead of [Marcus] Mariota.”