Former Florida State quarterback and NFL veteran Jameis Winston has been appointed to the board of directors for the Seminole Boosters, the fundraising arm supporting Florida State University athletics. The announcement was reported Thursday by the Tallahassee Democrat.
Winston, who led the Seminoles to a national championship in the 2013 season and won the Heisman Trophy that year, returns to his alma mater in an official governance role. The Seminole Boosters organization manages contributions that fund scholarships, facilities, and program support across FSU's athletic department.
The move keeps Winston connected to the program where he rose to prominence before being selected first overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has since played for multiple NFL franchises, including the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns.
