What Happened to Johnny Manziel?

Johnny Manziel, once a highly-touted college football star, experienced a turbulent professional football career marked by off-field issues and inconsistent performances. Today, we’ll be diving into his high school, college, and NFL stats.

High School Stats

Manziel attended Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas, where he played football as a quarterback. Overall, he had an impressive high school career, showcasing his talents both as a passer and a runner. Unfortunately, detailed high school statistics can be harder to track down, especially from earlier years.

Here’s an overview of some of his high school accomplishments:

• During his senior year, he passed for 3,609 yards with 45 touchdowns and rushed for 1,674 yards with 30 touchdowns.
• He was named a Parade All-American and the National High School Coaches Association Senior Athlete of the Year in football.
• He was also named the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Player of the Year in 2010.
• Over his high school career, he accumulated 7,626 passing yards and 76 passing touchdowns, along with 4,045 rushing yards and 77 rushing touchdowns.

Manziel’s high school performances made him a sought-after recruit and set the stage for his successful college career at Texas A&M.

At Texas A&M, Manziel became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy in 2012. His unique playing style and improvisational skills led to high expectations for his NFL career. Not to mention, having a star wide receiver in Mike Evans to throw the ball to.

Career Stats at Texas A&M

Manziel’s college career at Texas A&M was filled with impressive statistical achievements. Over two seasons (2012-2013), his combined stats were as follows:

• Passing Yards: 7,820
• Passing Touchdowns: 63
• Completion Percentage: 68.9%
• Interceptions: 22
• Rushing Yards: 2,169
• Rushing Touchdowns: 30

Manziel’s dual-threat ability as both a passer and runner made him one of the most exciting players in college football during his tenure at Texas A&M. His 2012 season, in particular, was groundbreaking, as he became the first freshman in NCAA history to pass for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a single season.

All in all, these stats reflect his dynamic play and why he became one of the most decorated players in college football. Not only did he win the Heisman Trophy as a freshman, but he earned numerous other accolades. Overall, his performances at Texas A&M remain some of the most memorable in recent college football history.

NFL Career Stats

Ultimately, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. However, Manziel’s time in the NFL was marked by controversy. His work ethic, partying habits, and off-field behavior drew criticism, and his on-field performances were inconsistent. Most recently, in the Netflix documentary entitled Untold: Johnny Football, he revealed that he watched ‘Zero’ film during his time in the NFL. This pretty much sums up everything that was concerning about Manziel.

Manziel’s NFL career was short-lived, and his statistical output didn’t match the success he experienced in college. During his two seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2014-2015), Manziel’s NFL stats were as follows:

• Games Played: 15
• Games Started: 8
• Passing Yards: 1,675
• Completion Percentage: 57.0%
• Passing Touchdowns: 7
• Interceptions: 7
• Rushing Yards: 259
• Rushing Touchdowns: 1
• Quarterback Rating: 74.4

His NFL career was plagued by inconsistency on the field and issues off it. Obviously, his play never reached the heights that made him a star at Texas A&M. In the end, he was eventually released by the Browns after the 2015 season.

Furthermore, his struggles in adapting to the professional level, along with off-field challenges, led to a career that never truly got off the ground. Despite the promise and potential he showed in college, Manziel’s NFL tenure is often viewed as a massive disappointment.

After two seasons with the Browns, he was released, and his personal life continued to draw negative attention. Eventually, he faced legal issues and was suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

Personal Life

Manziel later attempted comebacks in various football leagues, including the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Alliance of American Football (AAF). However, he once again failed to regain his college form. Since then, Manziel has not played football in any known capacity.

Outside of football, Manziel has been involved in various business and media-related activities. He has appeared in interviews and podcasts, openly discussing his football career and personal life. Additionally, he’s also been connected to promotional events and has expressed interest in coaching and mentoring younger athletes.

However, there have been no clear indications of a settled career path for Manziel since he stepped away from professional football. His story, from college superstar to struggling pro, remains one of the more intriguing and cautionary tales in recent sports history.

All in all, his story serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of discipline, decision-making, and maturity in professional sports.

Untold: Johnny Football

In the recent Netflix documentary, there were several interesting takeaways and quotes from Manziel himself.

“There’s who you are as a football player, and there’s who you are as a human being, and the two for me were just really, really different, I almost felt like I had an alter ego–I wanted to be Johnny Football. Johnny Football never had a bad time. When people asked me ‘Do you like the nickname Johnny Football’? I fuckin’ loved it.”

“When I got to Cleveland, I wasn’t in this head space to be able to just go play football, I was struggling to get out of bed in the morning. I was struggling to fight thoughts and feelings that I had never really had before in my life.”

“Direct self-sabotage, trying to burn this thing down. I had planned to do everything I wanted to do at that point in my life, spend as much money as I possibly could, and then my plan was to take my life.”

“I was just tired as hell of not having any money. “And I sure as hell saw 45 million No. 2 Adidas jerseys sold. It didn’t make any sense and I had a bone to pick.”

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