Jameis Winston, who is widely projected to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick, does not plan to attend the 2015 NFL draft as he currently prefers to spend that day with family and friends in Alabama, his father told ESPN.com on Monday.
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Jameis Winston, who could be the No. 1 overall pick, may spend draft day with friends and family instead of shaking hands with commissioner Roger Goodell.
Antonor Winston told ESPN.com's David Hale that the plan for now was for his son not to attend the draft in Chicago, but that the decision "was not set in stone."
The story was first reported by TheMMQB.com.
Winston, the Florida State quarterback who won the 2013 Heisman Trophy, recently flew to New York to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and other league officials.
This year's draft will be held from April 30-May 2 in Chicago.
Several draft experts, including ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, have Winston being selected No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.