Johnny Manziel Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 97 kg |
Date of Birth | December 6, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Johnny Manziel is an American football player who is best known for his career as a quarterback for the FCF Zappers of Fan Controlled Football (FCF). He has also played for teams like Cleveland Browns, Montreal Alouettes, Memphis Express, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the past. During the course of his career, Johnny has won several tournaments and has been the recipient of honors like “AP College Football Player of the Year”, “SEC Offensive Player of the Year”, “Manning Award”, “SEC Male Athlete of the Year”, and many more.
Born Name
Jonathan Paul Manziel
Nick Name
Johnny Manziel, Johnny Football
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Tyler, Texas, USA
Nationality
Education
Johnny attended Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas where he played football and baseball. Upon his high school graduation, Manziel decided to join Texas A&M University and perform under coach Kevin Sumlin in the period from 2011 until 2013.
Occupation
Professional American Football Player
Family
- Father – Paul Manziel
- Mother – Michelle (née Liberato) Manziel
- Siblings – Meri Manziel (Younger Sister)
- Others –Â Joseph Manziel (Great-Great-Grandfather)
Manager
Johnny was signed with Maverick Carter until January 2016.
Position
Quarterback
Shirt Number
2
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
97 kg or 214 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Johnny Manziel dated –
- Sarah Savage (2013) – In 2013, Manziel was linked with American actress Sarah Savage.
- Lauren Hanley (2014) – Johnny had a fling with American model Lauren Hanley in 2014.
- Colleen Crowley (2015-2016) – In 2015, Johnny started a relationship with model Colleen Crowley. They had broken up soon in 2016.
- Bre Tiesi (2016-2019) – In late 2016, Johnny started dating glamour model Bre Tiesi. On March 10, 2017, the couple got engaged and later, in March 2018, they had tied the knot. But, this relationship also ended in March 2019.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Johnny is of Italian and Syrian descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Large hands
- Tattoo on his chest and right arm
Shoe Size
15 (US)
Brand Endorsements
Jonathan has performed in TV adverts for Snickers, McDonald’s, etc.
He has also appeared in print ads for Texas A&M Athletics in 2012.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Playing as a quarterback in the NFL
First American Football Match
Jonathan first performed in an NFL match on September 14, 2014, when as a player of the Cleveland Browns, he competed against New Orleans Saints. The Browns won by 2 with the ending score being 26-24.
First Film
Manziel has not performed in a feature movie yet.
However, he appeared in the documentary Journey to Greatness: The Elite 11 (2014) as himself.
First TV Show
Other than NFL matches itself, Johnny was first seen in the TV show Late Show with David Letterman (2012) as himself.
Johnny Manziel Facts
- Manziel’s grand-grandfather shifted to the USA in 1883 from Mount Lebanon, a region in Lebanon (Past part of Syria).
- As a kid, Johnny performed in various sports such as baseball, golf, football, and basketball.
- In high school, Manziel competed under the presence of coach Mark Smith.
- Before he agreed to continue his education at Texas A&M, he first wanted to join Oregon.
- At the 2014 MLB Baseball draft, Johnny was selected as the 837th overall pick by San Diego Padres as a shortstop.
- In the 2014 NFL draft, Manziel was drafted as the 22nd overall pick by the Cleveland Browns.
- On August 22, 2014, Johnny was charged 12,000 dollars by NFL for a hand gesture.
- On March 11, 2016, Manziel was fired by the Cleveland Browns.
- He is good friends with rapper Drake.
- On June 29, 2012, Johnny was handcuffed by the police for disorderly conduct and possessing a false driver’s license.
- On January 6, 2016, Manziel’s agency LRMR refused to continue their connection with the player.
- On April 19, 2016, Nike ended its business relationship with Johnny.