Bobby Bowden Discusses Jameis Winston's Draft Stock

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is undoubtedly a talented player whose skills would transfer well to the NFL. But his off-field behavior has clouded his draft stock, as many people are left questioning his maturity.

Former Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden is now one of those people.

In an interview with ESPN, via Chase Goodbread of NFL.com, Bowden voiced his concerns that Winston is immature and makes things much harder than they should be given his immense talent:

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Jameis has got to grow up. He does things that kids in grammar school would do, or kids in junior high would do, you know it? I think once he draws the line, and says 'I'm not going to step below this another time,' I think he can do that. But if he don't, he's going to make it mighty tough on himself.

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As far as Winston's NFL draft stock is concerned, Bowden believes that there has already been a substantial drop because of all the off-field issues the 2013 Heisman winner has faced:

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I think his draft status has already dropped way down, you know. But what's amazing to me about him, I don't care what goes on off the field, once he gets under the center, he blocks everything else out. It don't affect the way he plays.

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That's the dilemma NFL teams will face if Winston declares for the 2015 draft. He can create a lot of distractions during the week, but on game day there are few players in the country who can shut out the noise and make highlight-reel plays like him.

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