Jameis Winston
Date of Birth: 1/6/1994
Rookie Card Year: 2015
Investment Rating: 7.5
Rookie Cards
One of the biggest names heading into the 2015 NFL season, Jameis Winston is now officially a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In addition to several college and pre-rookie cards, collectors can now chase a few rookie cards for Jameis Winston and interest remains strong for the young quarterback.
Exposing him to the masses, Jameis Winston had the ultimate freshman season in 2013. While most use their first year in college to get used to new-found independence, study hard and have a little fun, Winston was busy winning the Heisman Trophy. Putting the exclamation point on a fantastic season, Winston led the Florida State Seminoles to a comeback victory in the BCS title game against Auburn.
His sophomore effort was not nearly as successful and several off-field controversies did not help. Despite a general decrease in his stats and a one-game suspension, Winston still led the undefeated Seminoles to the inaugural College Football Playoff, where they lost to Oregon, and Marcus Mariota, in the semifinal game.
Widely expected to go early in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Jameis Winston was not on the board for long and was taken first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After an uneven start with the Bucs, Winston settled down in the second half of his rookie year and was particularly strong in November, winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month.
View all the rookie cards for Jameis Winston below. The guide will be updated throughout the year as more 2015 products are released. Notable pre-rookie and college-themed cards for Winston can be viewed using the tab above. In addition to a variety of prospect and college products, Winston was also included in two sets that pre-date his official rookie cards by several years.
Jameis Winston Rookie Card Guide
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2015 Bowman Jameis Winston RC #23
The first Topps product out of the gate won't win any design awards, but 2015 Bowman is a solid rookie card choice for collectors on a budget or those that want instant collecting gratification. The Rookie Chrome Refractor Autographs for Winston, featuring on-card signatures, are a popular option for collectors wanting something a little nicer. Winston also has a signed card in the product from the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game.
2015 Donruss Rated Rookie Jameis Winston RC #201
Part of the Rated Rookie subset in the 2015 Donruss base set, this Jameis Winson rookie card plays on the popular line that first took hold with baseball collectors in the 1980s. Cheap and easy to find, the card is solid low-end option.
2015 Panini Certified Jameis Winston RC #233 Autographed Jersey #/199
If you are a collector that enjoys autographed cards with a modern look, 2015 Certified Football is a good place to start for Jameis Winston rookies. Featuring a sticker autograph and large patch, the shiny rookie card is anything buy subtle.
2015 Panini Clear Vision Jameis Winston RC #101
While being the first rookie card for Jameis Winston to feature him in his NFL jersey won't matter much down the road, the acetate design and overall appeal of 2015 Clear Vision should result in long-term interest for the budget rookie card. The base short print variation is shown on the right.
2015 Panini Gridiron Kings Jameis Winston RC #101
A quality base card, the Gridiron Kings rookie for Winston has the look of artwork for a very modest price. Parallels offer different frame colors.
2015 Panini Immaculate Jameis Winston RC #165 Autographed Jersey #/99 (Redemption)
Although not live in packs, the card will feature a patch and on-card signature to go along with the limited print run. Once it is issued, the Immaculate rookie will be one of the key options for Winston.
2015 Panini Playbook Jameis Winston RC #62 Autographed Jersey Booklet #/199
With a name like Playbook, it should not be surprising that the rookie cards are actual booklets. Available in two versions that are each numbered to 199, there is also an all-relic version for Winston that features a jumbo jersey piece in place of the autograph.
2015 Panini Prestige Jameis Winston RC
Prestige offers little to distinguish itself from the other low-end football products and the college jersey for Winston does not help that blandness. Although hardly rare, the short print card featuring Jameis Winston in his Tampa Bay gear should enjoy a bit more interest in the long run.
2015 Panini Prizm Jameis Winston RC #244
While it is another low-end choice, the Prizm rookie for Jameis Winston has added appeal with the many Refractor-like parallels. The base card also has intriguing look thanks to the Bucs flag in the background. In addition to the standard card, collectors can find an image variation, shown below on the right.
2015 Panini Spectra Jameis Winston RC #116 #/99, #161 Autographed Jersey #/99
Three different cards for Jameis Winston are found in the main set along with a variety of bright parallels. The base rookie card for Winston is joined by an image variation with the same print run. There is also an autographed jersey option that is also limited to 99 copies.
2015 Panini Rookies & Stars Jameis Winston RC #103
Exclusive to Target, R&S is nothing more than a low-end option with a larger frame design. Still, if you are a casual collector, it is generally an easy and inexpensive rookie card to track down.
2015 Score Jameis Winston RC #366
Utilizing their newly-acquired college license, 2015 Score offers an alternative to the airbrushed cards that used to typify early season releases. The first Panini rookie card for Jameis Winston showcases him during his Florida State career. Although simple, the college jersey makes for a much more appealing base rookie card.
2015 Topps Jameis Winston RC #500
The flagship football for Topps relies on a posed images and a distinct design. In addition to the base rookie for Winston, there is also an image variation. Both are shown below, with the variation on the right.
2015 Topps Chrome Jameis Winston RC #200
Although Chrome offers a shiny version of the flagship card for Winston, the real draw for collectors is the on-card autographs in the release. Just like the main set, an image variation is available. Refractors are another popular element.
2015 Topps Finest Jameis Winston RC #70
Known for the bold designs and even more Refractors, Finest is not a brand for everyone but still maintains a good following. One negative is that the image of Winston is a little awkward.
2015 Topps Inception Jameis Winston #RA-1 Autograph
Technically an insert, most collectors still consider the Rookie Autographs in 2015 Topps Inception as a true rookie card. Although not confirmed by Topps, Winston appears to be a short print as the most common card to surface is a parallel numbered to 50. There is also an image variation, shown on the right, that is limited to just ten copies.
2015 Topps Valor Jameis Winston RC #49
Seemingly an extension of the Inception design, Valor goes with a rugged background for the Winston rookie card. The different image of the young quarterback makes it stand out from the other base rookie cards.
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Pre-Rookie Cards
Key Jameis Winston College/Pre-Rookie Cards
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2015 Leaf Clear Jameis Winston Autographs
All acetate and all on-card signatures make 2015 Leaf Clear an interesting choice for collectors who don't mind the airbrushed look. Jameis Winston has two basic options and both feature several parallels with increasing rarity.
2015 Leaf Draft Acetate 1990 Rookie Jameis Winston #08
Following the acetate trend, Leaf issued a factory set highlighting some of the top names in the 2015 NFL Draft. The 10-card set features a design based on 1990 Leaf Baseball.
2015 Leaf Draft (Retail) Jameis Winston #84,85,86,87
Part of a simple, retail-only release, 2015 Leaf Draft features four base cards for Jameis Winston. Gold parallels and printing plates provide additional options. There are also signed versions for each card that are classified as Mega Short Prints.
2015 Leaf Metal Draft Autographs Jameis Winston #BA-JW1
One of the more popular early-season releases that centers on football prospects, 2015 Leaf Metal Draft brings an all-autograph format and four different signed cards for Jameis Winston. Boasting on-card signatures, a Chrome-ish quality and plenty of colorful Prismatic parallels, Leaf Metal Draft is an appealing option for Jameis Winson collectors.
2015 Leaf Trinity Jameis Winston Autographs
Working off the same image of Jameis Winston, 2015 Leaf Trinity offers three different signed cards for the young star. As the top premium football product from Leaf, the cards maintain strong interest despite the lack of logos. Each autograph can also be found in a variety of numbered parallels.
2015 Leaf Ultimate Draft Bronze Autograph Jameis Winston #BA-JW1 #/40
Part of a more premium release from Leaf, 2015 Ultimate Draft includes several Jameis Winston cards. The main option is found in the base autograph set and includes several versions that can be distinguished by foil color. The most common card is the Jameis Winston bronze autograph, numbered to 40. There is also a limited Ultimate Helmet Die-Cut Autograph for Winston with several foil parallels.
2015 Panini Contenders Draft Picks College Draft Ticket Jameis Winston #122
When you combine one of the biggest current football brands with the top overall prospect in the draft, it is no surprise that the 2015 Panini Contenders Draft Picks has proven to be very popular and valuable. While the college focus is new, the familiar concepts remain, including the variations. Both versions are shown below, with the variation on the right. It remains to be seen how collectors will view these early cards once the traditional 2015 Contenders rookie cards are released for Jameis Winston.
2015 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Jameis Winston #122
Another early college-themed product from Panini, the Prizm brand is given a NFL Draft focus. In addition to the base card for Winston, collectors have a variety of Refractor-like parallels to chase.
2015 Sage Hit Low Series Autographs Jameis Winston
Sage is another brand that caters to the football prospect collectors. Their 2015 Hit Series product features a variety of base and insert options for Jameis Winston, as well as signed versions. Collectors can find signed several version of the main autograph set, including red, black and gold (#/250). There are also limited autograph parallels for the The Write Stuff (#/25) and Artistry (#/100) inserts.
2015 Upper Deck Star Rookie Jameis Wintson #46, #216 Hobby Variation SP
2015 Upper Deck is a popular early-season release and there quite a few Jameis Winston cards to be found in the product. The main two cards are part of the Star Rookie subset. The first is found in the base Star Rookie checklist and the the other card is a hobby short print. In addition to the autographed parallel of the #46 card, there are multiple inserts for Winston, including several signed cards.
2015 Upper Deck Inscriptions Autographs Jameis Winston #JW
The very first cards to feature Jameis Winston in his non-photoshopped Florida State uniform, 2015 Upper Deck Inscriptions caught the attention of collectors with a premium look and a ton of inscriptions. There are four different Winston cards in the all-autograph release, including the base silver, red (#/49), black (#/25) and gold (#/10). Each parallel tier has a different inscription.
2014 Exquisite Collection 2015 Draft Picks Jameis Winston #ER-JW #/125
Although they are not signed like previous years, the 2014 Exquisite Collection card for Jameis Winston will still be one of his most popular non-NFL cards. Numbered to 125 and showcasing blue foil on an elegant design, it could end up as a preferred base card for collectors.
2012 Upper Deck USA Football Jameis Winston #26
USA Football is the national governing body of amateur football in the United States and has had a licensing deal with Upper Deck for the last several years. Part of that deal includes the production of an annual trading card set that includes some of the game's top prospects. Jameis Winston is the highlight of 2012 Upper Deck USA Football, the company's first set under the partnership.
2012 Upper Deck USA Football Autographs Jameis Winston #26
The first official Jameis Winston autograph card comes with a sticker signature. A parallel of sorts to the main set, it has the same patriotic design. Each set of 2012 Upper Deck USA Football comes with two autographs. With a checklist of more than 40 cards, it's no easy pull.
2012 Upper Deck USA Football Future Swatch Jameis Winston #FS-26
2012 Upper Deck USA Football sets also come with five Future Swatch jersey cards and one patch parallel. Featuring a massive piece of game-used material, the vertical design allows for multiple pictures of Winston, including one as a watermark. Besides the regular versions, each relic card has a signed parallel. The base autographed jersey cards are numbered to five, while the autographed patch card has just two copies.
2011 Bowman Perfect Game Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston's first card isn't from the gridiron. A two-sport standout, he participated in the 2011 Perfect Game All-American Classic, an event that has Topps as a partner. Similar to AFLAC cards (Rawlings was the new sponsor), Bowman cards were made on the spot. Some were signed and put in the Topps vault for inclusion in products if they went pro. Players were also given cards to keep or hand out. Many of these cards were signed and traded at the event.
It's worth noting that the 2011 Bowman Perfect Game Jameis Winston has not been inserted in packs. Any found on the secondary market come from the event. Collectors should be cautious when buying signed versions.
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