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Johnny Manziel | Quarterback

Team: Texas A&M Aggies
Age / DOB:  (20) / 12/6/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 200

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ESPN's Mel Kiper considers Texas A&M redshirt sophomore Johnny Manziel as the No. 3 draft-eligible QB for the 2014 Draft.
"Let's be clear from the start: Johnny Football isn't just a product of a great offense or great blocking," Kiper writes. "He has very good instincts and vision, and flat out makes plays. He doesn't have a big arm, but he anticipates well, and uses his legs not to just to run, but to extend the passing game." Teddy Bridgewater and Tajh Boyd rank ahead of Manziel. May 16 - 9:31 AM
Source: ESPN

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Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Speaking with NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, QB guru George Whitfield believes Texas A&M redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel is still a work in progress.

"In terms of his position, he is just scratching the surface." Whitfield said. "He is working towards getting bigger and stronger. At one point this spring he was up to 212, now he's at 208 pounds." Whitfield went on to add that at the end of the season, Manziel weighed 191 pounds. They discussed his improvements mechanically, but Whitfield admitted that Manziel would not be prepared for the NFL level right now. We agree and do not take it as a strong criticism and instead appreciate the honesty.
Source: NFL.com
May 10 - 4:11 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Former Texas A&M OC Kliff Kingsbury told CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman that QB Johnny Manziel only ran the read-option four or five times in 2012.

Manziel has been quickly deemed as a read-option quarterback in evaluations, but this should put that designation to rest. Yes, the Aggie passer thrives on broken plays and designed runs, but don't be quick to call those runs read-options. He will likely be asked to run the play more often in the NFL than he did in college, like Russell Wilson, although do not confuse the read-option with the pistol formation.
Source: Bruce Feldman on Twitter
May 7 - 9:13 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel is not a top QB prospect at this time.

Brooks starts by complimenting Manziel, saying his "remarkable athleticism serves as the driving force of the Aggies' zone-read option-heavy offense." However, the comparison to Doug Flutie starts to surface. "He is an unconventional playmaker with outstanding athleticism and running skills who is at his best when improvising and playing "sandlot" football -- something that will be hard to do in the NFL," Brooks writes. "Additionally, he lacks the requisite physical dimensions and pocket passing skills that most evaluators covet in franchise quarterbacks."
Source: NFL.com
May 7 - 8:56 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel says he could stay in school two more years.

"For now I'm enjoying every second I'm at A&M," he said. "I'm not in any rush to make a decision like that," Manziel added said. He also said he can throw the ball roughly 70 yards in the air, which would hopefully quell arm strength questions, and run a 4.5 40-yard dash. Manziel is talented but needs a lot more coaching.
Source: CBS Sports
Mar 6 - 4:06 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

ESPN's Adam Schefter believes Texas A&M redshirt sophomore Johnny Manziel responded to questions during a conversation with Kirk Herbstreit as if the QB is prepared to declare for the NFL after the 2013 season.

Manziel was asked if "he's a guy that is going to play at least three years of college football." The redshirt sophomore responded, "you never know how things might play out." Obviously Manziel recognizes he must complete three years of college after high school to enter the NFL, but that would be accomplished following the 2013 season. It is certainly a story that will be followed closely this year.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 3 - 10:46 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel plans on working with QB guru George Whitfield Jr. again this summer.

"Johnny really wants to hone in on being able to fully operate in the pocket," Whitfield said. "He wants to run a lot less and make more throws and still be (as effective)." The comment on running less is noteworthy, since defenses will be able to take more aggressive angles if Manziel sticks to the pocket more often.
Source: My SA
Feb 19 - 12:26 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Kirk Bohls of the American-Statesman predicts Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel will leave after the 2013 season and be drafted by the Eagles.

Bohls calls it a "crazy prediction," but it won't help calm the nerves of Aggie fans. Manziel redshirted the 2011 season, and college players are eligible to leave three seasons after graduating high school. After sneaking up on teams nation-wide, Manziel will be fun to watch in 2013.
Source: American-Statesman
Feb 19 - 9:27 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

New Texas A&M offensive coordinator Clarence McKinney believes redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel's stock is rising and his time with the Aggies is uncertain after 2013.

"With the uncertainty of Johnny's situation because of the way the NFL is going -- his stock is rising," McKinney told boosters. He also noted that the addition of two freshman quarterbacks was "huge." Matt Davis will likely get the first look as Manziel's backup quarterback.
Source: My SA
Feb 15 - 1:31 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M redshirt freshman QB Johnny Manziel completed 22-of-34 attempts for 287 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception against Oklahoma.

He added 17 carries for 229 yards and another two touchdowns. It was quite a performance from the Heisman trophy winner, who had plenty of time to look for receivers downfield due to his great tandem of offensive tackles and the Sooners's defensive ends worried about Mnaziel's running ability. He will be a redshirt sophomore in 2013, so we may be discussing Manziel's NFL future at this time next season
Jan 6 - 12:50 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

On third downs this season, Texas A&M starting freshman QB Johnny Manziel is 14-of-15 passing, converting 10 of those for first downs and three for touchdowns.

At times, Manziel has looked outstanding, using his blend of pocket movement and arm talent to keep plays alive and convert opportunities. Perhaps most important of all, Manziel has been included on seven touchdowns but has yet to throw an interception. The running game has weakened around the freshman, but he seems content on carrying the load in both phases for now.
Source: CFB Stats
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 09:57:00 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M redshirt freshman Johnny Manziel worked with renowned QB teacher George Whitfield earlier this summer.

Manziel was, somewhat surprisingly, named the starter yesterday after shining in offseason scrimmages. The lesson with Whitfield, who has started to gain popularity after working with Cam Newton, Geno Smith, and EJ Manuel among others, lasted for a week in mid-May. Manziel is a definite dual-threat quarterback and has more mobility than head coach Kevin Sumlin is accustomed to, so this version of the Air-Raid offense will be fun to watch.
Source: Johnny Manziel on Twitter
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 08:28:00 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Redshirt freshman Johnny Manziel has been named the Texas A&M starting QB by head coach Kevin Sumlin.

This is a somewhat surprising announcement, as redshirt sophomore Jameill Showers was expected to win the job, especially after Manziel was arrested in late June after handing police a fake ID following a fight. The Aggies start the season at Louisiana Tech, so Manziel should be able to give Sumlin's Air-Raid offense a fairly thorough test drive. "Johnny has performed the best at this stage and we will proceed until the season opener with him getting the first-team reps," Sumlin said. "My policy is simple really; the best player plays."
Source: aggieathletics.com
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 09:35:00 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M freshman QB Johnny Manziel was arrested Friday morning after handing police a fake ID following a fight.

Manziel, 19 years old, gave police an ID that said he was 21. The Aggie was charged with disorderly conduct for fighting, a misdemeanor, and failure to identify for having a fake driver's license. Manziel had been mentioned as an option for the starting quarterback job this offseason.
Source: AggieSports.com
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 11:26:00 AM