FSU Football: Best Player From Each Signing Class Under Jimbo Fisher

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Jan 6, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws against the Auburn Tigers during the second half of the 2014 BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

2012 Recruiting Class (Ranked No. 1 in ACC, No. 3 Nationally)

Top Player: Jameis Winston / QB (Bessemer, AL / Hueytown)

Yet again, this was a recruiting class stock full of talent – including four of the top 25 ranked players that year – that excelled in college and now in the pros. With that, when you have a player who showed brilliance from the second he stepped on the field as a redshirt freshman, Winston is the obvious choice for FSU football fans.

We’re talking about a long completion short of 8,000 yards passing in just two seasons with 75 total touchdowns (68 in the air) to go along with a 27-1 record, a national title, two ACC crowns and that little thing called the Heisman Trophy during the 2013 season. Winston may never get full love because of the off-field issues, but there may be no one better when it comes to playing college quarterback.

Honorable Mention: DT Mario Edwards Jr., DT Eddie Goldman, CB Ronald Darby, OT Menelik Watson, K Roberto Aguayo

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