Easop Winston
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Easop Winston
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| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|12|17}}
| birth_place = San Francisco, California, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = Junípero Serra {{avoid wrap|(San Mateo, California)}}
| college = {{ubl|City College of San Francisco (2014–2016)|Washington State (2017–2019)}}
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2022|2024}})*
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2024|2025}})*
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| statweek =
| statseason = 2023
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 1
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 5
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
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| statlabel4 = Return yards
| statvalue4 = 119
| pfr = WinsEa00
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Easop Winston Jr. (born December 17, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.
Early life
Easop Winston Jr. was born on December 17, 1996, to Easop Winston Sr. and Renee Winston. He grew up In South San Francisco, California and attended Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California, where he played football, basketball, and ran track and field. His senior year, the Padres would be named co-champions of the WCAL with Archbishop Mitty Monarchs and would go on to defeat the Monarchs in the CCS Championship Final to win their first Sectional Open Division Championship in any sport and at any level. He was teammates in football and basketball with NFL player Matt Dickerson.
College career
Winston began his collegiate career at the City College of San Francisco. He grayshirted his first year after enrolling and had 62 receptions for 986 yards and 12 touchdowns the following season. As a sophomore, Winston caught 71 passes for 1,171 yards and 12 touchdowns. Winston committed to play at Washington State for his remaining eligibility over an offer from Eastern Michigan.{{Cite web |last=Loh |first=Stephanie |date=December 15, 2016 |title=Junior college signees Robert Valencia, Easop Winston big late pickups for WSU Cougars |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/junior-college-signees-robert-valencia-easop-winston-big-late-pickups-for-wsu-cougars/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=The Seattle Times}}
Winston redshirted his first season with the Washington State Cougars.{{Cite web |last=Lawson |first=Theo |date=September 25, 2018 |title=With four TDs in four games, WR Easop Winston is thriving in first season at Washington State |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/sep/25/with-four-tds-in-four-games-wr-easop-winston-is-ma/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=The Spokesman-Review}} As a redshirt junior, he played the "Z" receiver position and had 52 receptions for 654 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Chantel |date=January 15, 2019 |title=First Look: Washington State's 2019 projected offensive, defensive and specialist depth chart |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/767763/2019/01/15/washington-state-2019-projected-offensive-defensive-and-specialist-depth-chart/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=The Athletic}} Winston caught 85 passes for 970 yards with 11 touchdowns as a redshirt senior.{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Braulio |date=March 24, 2020 |title=Cougar WR Easop Winston's NFL quest gets boost from an old Coug |url=https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/Article/WSU-Cougar-football-receiver-Easop-Winston-Jr-gets-boost-from-Jason-David-145320402/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=247Sports.com}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10 5/8
| weight = 192
| note = Values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022562&DraftYear=2020 |title=2020 NFL Draft Scout Easop Winston Jr. College Football Profile |access-date=July 11, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=Los Angeles Rams=
Winston signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Lawson |first=Theo |date=April 25, 2020 |title=Washington State QB Anthony Gordon negotiates UDFA deal with Seahawks; WR Easop Winston Jr. to play for Rams |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/apr/25/washington-state-qb-anthony-gordon-negotiates-udfa/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=The Spokesman-Review}} He was waived by the Rams during final roster cuts on September 4, 2020.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2020 |title=Easop Winston: Doesn't make final roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/easop-winston-doesnt-make-final-roster/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |publisher=RotoWire}}
=New Orleans Saints=
Winston was signed by the New Orleans Saints on May 6, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Just |first=Amie |date=May 6, 2021 |title=Saints to sign former Washington State WR Easop Winston |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_d8306070-ae99-11eb-8d70-13e1e1ce84af.html |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=NOLA.com}} He was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Easop Winston: Waived by New Orleans |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/easop-winston-waived-by-new-orleans/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |publisher=RotoWire}}{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Luke |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Saints sign 11 players to their practice squad, including WRs Kawaan Baker and Kevin White |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_6c024e8e-0b48-11ec-bc57-37b499c9b941.html |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=NOLA.com}} Winston was elevated to the active roster on December 12, 2021, for the team's Week 14 game against the New York Jets.{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2021 |title=Saints' Easop Winston: Bumped up from practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/saints-easop-winston-bumped-up-from-practice-squad/ |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |publisher=RotoWire}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 11, 2022.{{cite web|title=Saints sign eight players to reserve/future contracts|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-sign-eight-players-to-reserve-future-contracts-roster|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=January 11, 2022}} He was waived on August 15, 2022.{{cite web|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-transactions-jon-bostic-niko-lalos|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|date=August 15, 2022|accessdate=August 15, 2022}}
= Cleveland Browns =
Winston was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on August 16, 2022.{{cite web|title=Browns claim WR Easop Winston|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-claim-wr-easop-winston|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=August 16, 2022}} He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2022.{{cite news |last1=Poisal |first1=Anthony |title=Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-initial-53-man-roster-heading-into-2022-season |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=August 30, 2022}}
= Seattle Seahawks =
On October 19, 2022, Winston was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Seahawks Sign WR Easop Winston To Practice Squad|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-wr-easop-winston-to-practice-squad |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en-US}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 10 To Future Contracts|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-10-to-future-contracts|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=January 17, 2023}}
On August 29, 2023, Winston was waived by the Seahawks and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-establish-initial-2023-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 29, 2023}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including CB Artie Burns|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-15-to-practice-squad-including-cb-artie-burns|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 30, 2023}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Seven To Future Contracts|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-seven-to-future-contracts|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=January 8, 2024}}
Winston was waived by the Seahawks on August 27, 2024 and re-signed to the practice squad, but was released a few days later.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-initial-2024-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including Veteran Cornerback Artie Burns|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-15-to-practice-squad-including-veteran-cornerback-artie-burns|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 28, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Seahawks Sign QB Jaren Hall To Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-qb-jaren-hall-to-practice-squad |author=Boyle, John |website=Seahawks.com |date=September 2, 2024}}
=New York Jets=
On November 26, 2024, Winston was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.{{cite web|title=Jets Sign RB Zonovan Knight and WR Easop Winston Jr. to Practice Squad|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-easop-winston-jr-and-bam-knight-practice-squad-11-26-2024|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=November 26, 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.{{cite web|title=Jets Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-10-players-to-reserve-future-contracts-01-06-2025|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=January 6, 2025}}
On May 8, 2025, Winston was waived by the Jets.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=8 May 2025 |title=Jets Release Three First-Year Players |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-release-jimmy-ciarlo-easop-winston-marcus-riley-05-08-2025 |access-date=9 May 2025 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/easop-winston-jr-/8109 Washington State Cougars bio]
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Category:Sportspeople from South San Francisco, California
Category:Players of American football from San Mateo, California
Category:Players of American football from San Francisco
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Washington State Cougars football players
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
Category:New Orleans Saints players
Category:City College of San Francisco Rams football players
Category:Cleveland Browns players
Category:Seattle Seahawks players
Category:Junípero Serra High School (San Mateo, California) alumni