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- 2026 QB Jonah Winston is the younger brother of former Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston.
- Jonah made an appearance in Tallahassee over the weekend at FSU coach Mike Norvell’s Individual Camp where he impressed with his throws.
- After throwing dimes, Jonah Winston discussed the future possibility of playing for Florida State just like his older brother.
The recruiting hype is beginning awfully early for Jonah Winston, the younger brother of former Heisman winner Jameis Winston.
Jonah took his first unofficial visit to Florida State over the weekend and was seen throwing dimes during FSU head coach Mike Norvell’s Individual Camp #3. Afterward, Jonah Winston opened up about what the future of his recruitment might look like and if he’d want to follow in the footsteps of his older brother.
Jonah Winston is a LONG way out from college but has a strong arm
Jonah is barely out of middle school. He is a class of 2026 quarterback and it would be silly to start imagining where he might land in four years but following in the footsteps of Jameis Winston and heading to Florida State would be interesting.
Here’s a clip of Jonah Winston letting the ball loose down the field during Mike Norvell’s Individual Camp #3.
2026 QB Jonah Winston — younger brother of former #FSU QB Jameis Winston — out here slinging it at Mike Norvell Individual Camp #3. pic.twitter.com/WnMmQ90uDR
— Zach Blostein (@ZBlostein247) June 18, 2022
After drills at Norvell’s Individual Camp, FSU reporter @maxescarpio shared a Twitter thread about a conversation he’d had with Jonah Winston. They discussed the possibility of the younger Winston one day playing for the Seminoles and if that’s something he’d considered before.
I recently spoke with 2026 QB Jonah Winston (Jameis Winston’s younger brother) to talk about his thoughts on Florida State. @Jpw2026 @TomahawkNation
— MAX (@maxescarpio) June 20, 2022
How was Norvell’s camp?
Winston on the coaching staff:
“The conversations I had with the coaches were great at the camp! I did get a chance to talk to coach Norvell when I went to my brother’s graduation. We basically just introduced ourselves to each other and talked about me coming to camp.”
— MAX (@maxescarpio) June 20, 2022
Would Jonah Winston want to play for FSU like Jameis?
Winston on a potential FSU offer:
“Me and my Dad have been talking about this since day one, the offers are going to come! At my age right now the offers really don’t matter because you never know I can stay the same and not improve. I’m going to make sure that doesn’t happen.”
— MAX (@maxescarpio) June 20, 2022
Winston on a potential FSU offer continued:
“I will get better as I get older. If I was to get the offer and end up committing that would be amazing it would be like going back home!”
— MAX (@maxescarpio) June 20, 2022
Social media is a big part of recruitment for lesser-known players but this his older brother is the starting QB for the New Orleans Saints…
Winston on social media:
“I really don’t like to look into that social media stuff… The same people that start cheering for you can change once you make one mistake. It felt good but deep down inside we wasn’t worried about it, I’m going to use it as motivation to get better!”
— MAX (@maxescarpio) June 20, 2022
A better athlete than Jameis!
Winston on the Jameis comparison:
“Yes of course I believe I am a better athlete than my brother at this age! He has me beat in smarts and experience though… If there was something I can take from my brother is his work ethic, smarts, passion, and dog mentality.” @Jaboowins
— MAX (@maxescarpio) June 20, 2022
Thoughts on FSU head coach Mike Norvell
Winston on coach Norvell continued:
“Just from my one day back down there it felt how it did when my brother was there! I’m looking forward for the Noles to do big things this year!”
— MAX (@maxescarpio) June 20, 2022
I’ve yet to see or hear anyone inside the FSU organization doubt that Mike Norvell is the guy to bring the Seminoles back to ACC dominance. All of the skepticism regarding Norvell seems to come from outside of Tallahassee.
It will certainly be interesting to see what the Seminoles can do next season and improve off last year. And I’m sure Mike Norvell will be actively following Jonah Winston’s high school development.