Which former Heisman winner, Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota, has had a better rookie season?
In the 2015 NFL draft, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was selected No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Minutes later, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota was selected No. 2 overall by the Tennessee Titans. It was the sixth time in NFL history that a quarterback pair was selected with the first two picks of the draft.
Draft Year | No. 1 pick | team | No. 2 pick | team |
2015 | Jameis Winston* | TB | Marcus Mariota* | TEN |
2012 | Andrew Luck | IND | Robert Griffin III* | WAS |
1999 | Tim Couch | CLE | Donavon McNabb | PHI |
1998 | Peyton Manning | IND | Ryan Leaf | SD |
1993 | Drew Bledsoe | NE | Rick Mirer | SEA |
1971 | Jim Plunkett* | NE | Archie Manning | NO |