Johnny Manziel

Manziel's list of achievements continued to pile up, as he was recognised as 'District 28-4A MVP', 'San Antonio Express-News Offensive Player of the Year', 'Class 4A First Team All-State', 'the Associated Press Sports Editors Texas Player of the Year' and 'Number One QB in Texas by Dave Campbell's Texas Football', 'PrepStar All-Region', 'DCTF Top 300' and 'Super-Prep All-Region' in his senior year. He was the only quarter-back in America to be declared the “Parade All-American” and “Senior Athlete of the Year” in football by The National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA).

College Career

Johnny Manziel, affectionately known as "Johnny Football," had a remarkable college career as the quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies from 2012 to 2013. In his redshirt freshman year (2012), he made history by becoming the first freshman to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy, leading the Aggies to an 11-2 record. That season, Manziel showcased his dual-threat capabilities, amassing 3,706 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and rushing for 1,410 yards with 21 touchdowns, setting a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record with 5,116 yards of total offense.

One of his most notable performances came against the then-top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, where he led Texas A&M to a 29-24 upset victory, solidifying his status as a college football sensation. In his sophomore year (2013), Manziel continued to impress, throwing for 4,114 yards and 37 touchdowns, and rushing for 759 yards with nine touchdowns. His college tenure was marked by electrifying plays and significant individual accolades, including the Davey O'Brien Award and the Manning Award.

Early Career

Manziel got an athletic scholarship to Texas A&M University. He played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team for two years. He played his debut college match against Florida Gators. Manziel set a new record for offensive production in the SEC with 4600 yards in the game against Missouri Tigers. He was conferred the SEC Freshman of the Year Award and College Football Performance National Freshman of the Year Award. Manziel was the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy and the Davey O'Brien Award. He was pivotal in Texas A & M winning over Oklahoma in the 2013 Cotton Bowl Classic. Manziel was nicknamed “Johnny Football” by TexAgs users in his sophomore high school football season.

Heights

Manziel made his mark in Texas A&M's Pro Day match in 2014. He was inducted by the Cleveland Browns as the 22^nd overall pick. Manziel's career has been eclectic! He played his first NFL match with Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals. Manziel achieved his first 'passing touchdown' of his career in 2015. Manziel was instrumental in Browns defeating the San Francisco 49ers.

Personal Life

Manziel is a Christian and s good friend of rap artist Drake. Drake's track, “Draft Day” consists of a shoutout to Manziel.

Recognition

Jonathan Manziel attained the NFL franchise records of the Cleveland Browns for “most rushing yards by a QB in a single game”. He was conferred the SEC Freshman of the Year Award and College Football Performance National Freshman of the Year Award. Manziel was the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy and the Davey O'Brien Award.

Manziel was declared the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week, AT&T All-America Player of the Week, SEC Freshman of the Week and SEC Offensive Player of the Week several times.