Jameis Winston, the 5 star QB from Alabama, has committed to Florida State. Since the summer, Winston has been debating between Florida State and Alabama. The belief is that he was debating between playing in his home state of Alabama and playing for one of the best QB coaches in the nation in Jimbo Fisher. He made a late visit to Alabama in late July. Florida State finally won out.

Jameis has very few flaws to his game. He's rated the best dual-threat quarterback in the nation. He passed for over 2300 yards and rushed for another 800 in his 13 game junior season. He only threw three interceptions on the year. His arm strength is good, his running ability is tremendous, and his leadership is one of the most impressive things about his game. During the summer, he was paired up and was buddy-buddy with what could be his future mentor EJ Manuel at the Elite 11 QB camp. His accuracy might be his one downfall. Still, he was the best QB at the Elite 11 camp, and Jimbo Fisher is getting a good one.

The only downside to Winston is the potential that he could play pro baseball. He has the potential to be drafted high and stiff the college team he signs with, e.g. Joe Mauer. He could also play baseball in the spring, and football in the fall. Nick Saban is against his QBs playing any other sport, this probably helped lead Winston to pick Florida State. Nonetheless, this is a great signing for Florida State, and the highest rated QB signing for FSU since 2004 with Xavier Lee (hope I didn't just jinx it). Check out film after the jump.

Jameis Winston

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 190 lbs

24/7 #1 Dual-Threat Quarterback

Scout #2 Quarterback

Rivals #1 Dual-Threat Quarterback

ESPN #1 Quarterback

High School: Hueytown (Bessemer, AL)





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FSU's Commitments as of July 14th:

2012 COMMITS

Mario Edwards, Jr.

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 280 lbs

24/7 #1 Strong-Side Defensive End

Scout #2 Defensive End

Rivals #1 Strong-Side Defensive End

ESPN #1 DE

High School: Ryan (Denton, TX)

Dante Fowler, Jr.

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 240 lbs

24/7 #5 Weak-Side Defensive End

Scout #6 Defensive End

Rivals #1 Weak-Side Defensive End

ESPN DE #9

High School: Lakewood (St. Petersburg, FL)

Chris Casher

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 240 lbs

24/7 #7 Weak-Side Defensive End

Scout #15 Defensive End

Rivals #7 Weak-Side Defensive End

ESPN #3 DE

High School: Faith Academy (Mobile, AL)

Delmarick "Mario" Pender

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 200 lbs

24/7 #16 Running Back

Scout #11 Running Back

Rivals #4 Running Back

ESPN #5 RB

High School: Island Coast (Cape Coral, FL)

PJ Williams

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 175 lbs

24/7 #8 Safety (but can play cornerback)

Scout #8 Safety (but can play cornerback)

Rivals

ESPN #6 S

High School: Vanguard (Ocala, FL)

Ukeme "Markuss" Eligwe

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 215 lbs

24/7

Scout #16 Outside Linebacker

Rivals #3 Linebacker

ESPN #3 ILB

High School: Stone Mountain (Stone Mountain, GA)

Dalvon Stuckey

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 300 lbs

24/7 #21 Defensive Tackle

Scout #15 Defensive Tackle

Rivals

ESPN #23 DT

High School: Walton (De Funiak Springs, FL)

Marvin Bracy

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 5'9" | Wt: 173 lbs

24/7 #32 Receiver

Scout #26 Receiver

Rivals #38 Receiver

ESPN #14 Athlete

High School: Boone (Orlando, FL)

Christo Kourtzidis

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'4.5" | Wt: 240 lbs

24/7 #5 TE

Scout #7 TE

Rivals #8 TE

ESPN #24 TE

High School:Lutheran (Orange, CA)

Alphonse Taylor

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'6" | Wt: 340 lbs

24/7 Offensive Tackle

Scout #22 Offensive Tackle

Rivals N/A

ESPN #21 OT

High School: W P Davidson (Mobile, AL)

Sean Maguire

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'2.5" | Wt: 200 lbs

24/7

Scout NR

Rivals NR

ESPN QB #12

High School: Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ)

James "T.J." Hamilton

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 335 lbs

Will play defensive tackle

24/7

Scout #27 OG

Rivals #13 OG

ESPN N/A

High School: Olympia (Orlando, FL)

Roberto Aguayo

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 190 lbs

24/7 Kicker/Punter

Scout

Rivals

ESPN #3 K

High School: South Lake (Groveland, FL)

Cason Beatty

Commitment Story w/ Video & Scouting Report

Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 215 lbs ;

Chris Sail Kicking: #1 punter in the country

24/7

Scout

Rivals

ESPN

High School:Olympic (Charlotte, NC)