Quick Info
| Profession | Former American football quarterback and actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/12/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Tyler, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Johnny Manziel
Manziel was reported to be joining President Donald Trump on campaign stops in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, Texas, alongside Colt McCoy and Danny Amendola. The appearances were aimed at supporting the Republican Party ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Coverage described Manziel as openly supportive of Trump's campaign.
In a podcast appearance with Ja'Marr Chase and Annie Agar, Manziel said he took personal responsibility for how his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns unfolded. He acknowledged that he had no one else to blame for the outcome.
Manziel announced on Instagram that he had welcomed two baby ducks, Butters and Billy, into his family, joking that he had become a dad sooner than expected. The same period saw reports that he had obtained a temporary restraining order against a Texas woman he accused of spreading false claims about a romantic relationship with him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jonathan Paul Manziel |
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| Nickname | Johnny Football |
| Summary | Manziel is known for winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy as a redshirt freshman at Texas A&M, then playing two seasons for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He later played in the Canadian Football League, the Alliance of American Football, and Fan Controlled Football. In 2026 he became known for publicly backing Donald Trump's campaign appearances in Texas. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Tivy High School, Kerrville, Texas |
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| University | Texas A&M University |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Bre Tiesi |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Bre Tiesi (married 18/03/2018) |
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Family
| Father | Paul Manziel |
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| Mother | Michelle Manziel |
| Sibling | Meri Margaret Manziel |
Career
| College | Texas A&M Aggies quarterback, 2012-2013; won the Heisman Trophy in 2012 as the first freshman to do so |
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| NFL | Drafted 22nd overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft; released after the 2015 season |
| CFL | Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes, 2018 |
| AAF | Memphis Express, 2019 |
| Fan Controlled Football | Quarterback for the FCF Zappers, 2021-2022 |
| Awards | Heisman Trophy (2012); SEC Male Athlete of the Year (2013) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known for an improvisational, scrambling style of play | |
| 2. Nickname Johnny Football became a registered trademark | |
| 3. Was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022 | |
| 4. Has a younger sister, Meri, and his maternal side is of Italian descent |
