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Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Kate Hairopolous of the Dallas Morning News reports Texas A&M redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel gave serious consideration to transferring after he was suspended for the 2012 season following an offseason arrest.

Obviously the suspension was later reduced following an appeal, and Manziel went on to claim the starting quarterback job over Jameill Showers. The latter is the one who ended up transferring. Manziel was arrested and charged with a few misdemeanors related to an incident outside of a bar following his redshirt season. The Aggie quarterback has had an eventful offseason.
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Jun 19 - 9:11 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

One NFL GM told CBS Sports' Mike Freeman that Texas A&M redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel will be just as good, or better, than Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck, and Russell Wilson.

Another GM added, "He could end up being a more accurate passer than any of those three." The opinions and evaluations on Manziel will vary considerably, and it showed when Freeman interviewed an anonymous NFL scout who stated Manziel "has Canada written all over him." We can all agree, however, that it is nice to have another year to evaluate the Heisman Trophy winner.
Source: CBS Sports
Jun 17 - 1:38 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel hinted on Twitter early Sunday that he plans to leave College Station after this season.

The 2012 Heisman winner has three seasons of NCAA eligibility remaining, but can enter the draft as soon as 2014. "I can't want to leave College Station," tweeted Manziel, before deleting the tweet. Manziel later expressed his "love" for Texas A&M, but told his Twitter followers to "walk a day in my shoes." Opinions about Manziel's NFL projection are already all over the map. NFL Network draft analyst and former veteran NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah recently likened Johnny Football's game to Jeff Garcia's.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Jun 16 - 2:43 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin revealed he has recently turned down NFL coaching jobs, both as an assistant and head coach.

"I've never coached in the NFL," Sumlin said. "I've had plenty of opportunities to do that, both as an assistant coach and even as a head coach. But there's a reason I coach college football, and we've got a lot of work to do here." The head coach added he might consider a jump to the NFL later on, "but it won't be anytime soon." TexAgs.com co-owner and A&M insider Billy Liucci has said the Philadelphia Eagles and Auburn offered Sumlin head-coaching jobs after last season.
Source: Express News
Jun 13 - 1:34 PM
Mike Evans - WR - Aggies

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay compares Texas A&M redshirt sophomore WR Mike Evans to a young Marques Colston.

McShay admits that Evans "isn't a burner" and most of his catches are contested, but the young receiver has "good hands" and is a "strong competitor." Evans and quarterback Johnny Manziel will not have as many pieces to work with this year, but the tall receiver will be relied on to come up with big grabs at the catch point.
Source: Todd McShay on Twitter
May 31 - 2:19 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

Texas A&M redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel has earned a comparison to Jeff Garcia from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.

When asked for an NFL equivalent, Jeremiah tweeted, "I see a little bit of Jeff Garcia in his play." Previously Jeremiah stated Manziel's footwork needed a lot of polish but is "pretty freaking fun to watch on tape!"
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
May 28 - 10:39 AM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes Texas A&M redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel's footwork needs a lot of polish.

Jeremiah did admit that Manziel is "pretty freaking fun to watch on tape!" and added he is "one of the most creative players I've studied." Manziel shines on broken plays, where he is able to improvise and keep the defense guessing, but it will be interesting to read evaluations for the next year or two.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
May 25 - 10:30 AM
Cedric Ogbuehi - T - Aggies

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah calls Texas A&M Ts Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Matthews "elite players."

Ogbuehi, a redshirt junior, will replace Matthews on the right side. He started at guard last season and showed plenty of talent. Jeremiah noted that Mike Sherman should be commended for his evaluation skills after recruiting some very talented prospects.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
May 24 - 3:14 PM
Mike Evans - WR - Aggies

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper ranks Texas A&M redshirt sophomore Mike Evans as the No. 3 overall WR for the 2014 draft.

"A big-time matchup problem, Evans has the length of an NFL tight end, and maybe even a bigger catch radius, because he has long arms on a 6-5 frame," Kiper writes. "The question for Evans will be if he can show enough quick-twitch explosiveness and strength to beat jams and the straight-line speed to beat defenders over the top."
Source: ESPN
May 20 - 12:51 PM
Johnny Manziel - QB - Aggies

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.
Source: ESPN
May 16 - 9:31 AM
Cedric Ogbuehi - T - Aggies

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein believes evaluators should "get to know" Texas A&M redshirt junior RT Cedric Ogbuehi.

Ogbuehi is making the move from right guard to right tackle since senior Jake Matthews is switching to the blindside in 2013. "He will be right up there with Jake Matthews in next year's draft if he ends up coming out," Zierlein tweeted. There's a lot to like about the athletic Ogbuehi, but we expect him to stay for the 2014 season and move to the left tackle position, which seems to be the career path for recent Aggie tackles.
Source: Lance Zierlein on Twitter
May 15 - 8:40 AM
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
Shane Huhn - DB - Aggies

Former UTEP redshirt sophomore DB Shane Huhn is transferring to Texas A&M.

Huhn made 25 tackles last season to go along with four pass breakups, including two interceptions. Huhn's older brother recently committed to Texas, but we rarely see prospects transfer "up" in terms of schools and programs.
Source: Sam Khan Jr. on Twitter
May 9 - 1:27 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

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