Johnny Manziel
American football player, Heisman Trophy winner
Born
December 6th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at Texas A&M University. Won the Heisman Trophy in 2012, becoming the first freshman to achieve this honor. Selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Played two seasons with the Browns before facing off-field issues that affected career longevity. Also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
Winning the Heisman Trophy in 2012
Being a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft
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