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Florida State Football Recruiting: Jonah Winston, Younger Brother of Jameis, Commits to Seminoles After Win

Jonah Winston, a three-star wide receiver and younger brother of Heisman winner Jameis Winston, joins Florida State's 2026 class ranked among 12 ESPN 300 recruits, boosting the team.

  • On Saturday, Jonah Winston announced via social media his commitment to Florida State University shortly after the Seminoles upset No. 8 Alabama 31-17.
  • With family ties to Tallahassee, Jonah Winston, younger brother of Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston, recently told AL.com Florida State feels like home due to respect for his family and the program.
  • A three-star prospect, Winston is listed at 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds from Hoover High School , with junior season statistics including 38 receptions for 542 yards and three receiving TDs plus five rushing scores.
  • Adding Winston strengthens Florida State's 2026 recruiting class as the 23rd commitment and sixth receiver, boosting a group with 12 ESPN 300-ranked players and regaining Seminoles' recruiting momentum.
  • Winston projects as an exclusive receiver despite high school QB role at Hoover High, as FSU prepares to host East Texas A&M in Week 2 on ACC Network.
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Things learned as Seminoles’ fortitude washed away Crimson Tide

TALLAHASSEE — Row by row, Florida State’s students moved lower and closer to the field. And when the final seconds ticked off the clock, with Tommy Castellanos taking a knee three times in a victory formation, the crowd poured onto the field at Doak Campbell Stadium in a raucous celebration. FSU’s 31-17 upset of No. 8 Alabama on Saturday was the stunner of Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Alabama was viewed as a contender for the Coll…

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Jameis Winston's brother following him to Florida State

Jonah Winston is following big brother Jameis Winston to Florida State.

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WR Jonah Winston following in brother's footsteps, commits to Florida State

Three-star wide receiver Jonah Winston of Hoover (Alabama) HS revealed Saturday that he's committed to play for Florida State.

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Jameis Winston’s brother Jonah shocks Alabama crowd with FSU commitment

Big time signing for the Seminoles

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Jonah Winston, brother of Jameis, commits to FSU

Florida State landed a legacy commitment when class of 2026 athlete Jonah Winston, the brother of former Seminoles Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston, announced his pledge shortly after the program upset No. 8 Alabama.

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Florida State football recruiting: Jonah Winston, younger brother of Jameis, commits to Seminoles after win

Winston made his decision shortly after Florida State pulled off a huge upset against No. 8 Alabama

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Tallahassee Democrat broke the news in Tallahassee, United States on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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