They won the Heisman Trophy in back-to-back seasons. They played against each other in the final game of their collegiate careers and in the first game of their pro football careers. They were the top two selections in the 2015 NFL draft.
In a season and a half in the NFL, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota have shined and struggled. It's too early to say whether one will enjoy more success, whether both will succeed or whether both will fail. The only thing we know for sure is that they'll continue to be compared. Here are some reasons why.