Fast Facts: Johnny Manziel
  • 10 years ago
Fast Facts about Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel

FACTS AND SOURCES

1. Johnny Manziel was born on December 6, 1992 (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/16736/johnny-manziel)
2. Played high school football at Tivy in Kerrville, Texas (http://www.maxpreps.com/news/ruZ4kv5AEd-XkQAcxJSkrA/johnny-manziel-is-already-a-texas-legend.htm)
3. Was the first freshman in history to win the Heisman Trophy (http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-12-08/heisman-trophy-2012-johnny-manziel-freshman-winner-texas-am-history-votes)
4. Despite not playing baseball in years, was also drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2014 (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11048210/johnny-manziel-drafted-san-diego-padres-28th-round)
5. Is starting the 2014 season as the backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/21/sports/football/browns-to-start-brian-hoyer-over-johnny-manziel.html)

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