History of Johnny Manziel in Timeline
Johnny Manziel, nicknamed "Johnny Football," is a former American football quarterback. He gained fame playing college football for Texas A&M, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2012. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2014, his NFL career was short-lived and marked by inconsistent performance and off-field issues. Manziel also played in the CFL, AAF, and Fan Controlled Football, but failed to achieve sustained success in any league. His career is largely regarded as a cautionary tale of unfulfilled potential.
1907: Immigration of Joseph Manziel
In 1907, Johnny Manziel's paternal great-great-grandfather Joseph immigrated to the United States from Lebanon.
December 6, 1992: Johnny Manziel Born
On December 6, 1992, Johnathan Paul Manziel, nicknamed "Johnny Football", was born.
2010: NUC All World Game
In 2010, Johnny Manziel was named to the NUC All World Game and had a standout performance, marking his first time dominating on a national stage. He played alongside Marcus Mariota.
2010: Mr. Texas Football Award
2011: Redshirted at Texas A&M
During the 2011 season, Johnny Manziel was redshirted and did not play in any games, but he did make the travel squad after enrolling with the college in January.
2011: Attended Texas A&M under Mike Sherman
In 2011, Johnny Manziel received an athletic scholarship to attend Texas A&M University, where he attended under coach Mike Sherman.
2011: Ryan Tannehill Left for NFL
In 2011, Ryan Tannehill left Texas A&M for the NFL, creating uncertainty at the quarterback position which opened the door for Johnny Manziel.
June 29, 2012: Manziel Arrested on Misdemeanor Charges
On June 29, 2012, Johnny Manziel was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, failure to produce identification, and possession of a fictitious driver's license after a late-night fight.
August 30, 2012: Game Postponed Due to Hurricane Isaac
On Thursday, August 30, 2012, Johnny Manziel's first game against Louisiana Tech was postponed until October 13 due to Hurricane Isaac.
2012: Played for Kevin Sumlin
From 2012 to 2013, Johnny Manziel played for new coach Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M University.
2012: College Debut at Texas A&M
In 2012, Johnny Manziel debuted in college football for the Texas A&M Aggies as a redshirt freshman. He broke numerous NCAA Division I FBS and SEC records.
2012: Manziel's Arrest and Team Reinstatement in 2012
In 2012, Johnny Manziel was involved in an altercation leading to his arrest. After the incident, he regained favor with his team and was named the starting quarterback, later addressing the incident in a press conference.
January 2013: Autograph Controversy
In January 2013, reports surfaced questioning Johnny Manziel's eligibility for the 2013 season, alleging he had signed autographs for money.
January 2013: NCAA Investigates Manziel Autograph Payments
In January 2013, the NCAA investigated whether Johnny Manziel accepted payments for autographs, ultimately suspending him for the first half of the season opener due to an "inadvertent violation" of NCAA rules.
July 2013: Manziel Pleads Guilty
In July 2013, Johnny Manziel pleaded guilty to failure to produce identification, and the other two charges were dismissed.
August 28, 2013: NCAA Suspension Agreement
On August 28, 2013, the NCAA reached an agreement with Texas A&M to suspend Johnny Manziel for the first half of the team's game against Rice, after acknowledging that he did not receive any money for signing autographs.
2013: Media Attention on Manziel's Off-Field Behavior in 2013
During the 2013 offseason, Johnny Manziel faced media scrutiny over his off-field behavior, including an early departure from the Manning Passing Academy and getting kicked out of a fraternity party.
2013: Played for Kevin Sumlin
From 2012 to 2013, Johnny Manziel played for new coach Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M University.
2013: Trademarked "Johnny Football"
In 2013, Johnny Manziel applied for and was granted a registered trademark for the nickname "Johnny Football".
2013: Cotton Bowl Classic Victory
In 2013, Johnny Manziel led Texas A&M to a 41–13 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
January 15, 2014: Rising Draft Stock
As of January 15, 2014, Johnny Manziel's draft stock was reported to be rising, with experts considering him as a top-five pick.
January 2014: Declared for NFL Draft
In January 2014, Johnny Manziel announced that he would forgo his junior season and enter the 2014 NFL draft.
March 27, 2014: Texas A&M Pro Day
On March 27, 2014, Johnny Manziel elected to throw during Texas A&M's Pro Day, where he completed 64 of 66 passes, receiving positive feedback from sports journalists.
April 2014: Drake Mentions Manziel in "Draft Day"
In April 2014, rap artist Drake released the song "Draft Day", which includes a shoutout to Johnny Manziel.
August 22, 2014: Fined by NFL
On August 22, 2014, Johnny Manziel was fined $12,000 by the NFL for a hand gesture during a preseason game. Brian Hoyer was named the starter over Manziel.
November 30, 2014: First NFL Touchdown
On November 30, 2014, Johnny Manziel scored his first NFL touchdown on a 10-yard rush during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills.
December 21, 2014: Hamstring Injury Against Panthers
On December 21, 2014, Johnny Manziel left the game against the Carolina Panthers with a hamstring injury.
2014: First Career Passing Touchdown
In 2014, Johnny Manziel scored his first career passing touchdown with a 54-yard pass to Travis Benjamin during a game against the New York Jets.
2014: Drafted by the Cleveland Browns
In 2014, Johnny Manziel was selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 22nd overall pick of the NFL draft.
2014: Drafted by San Diego Padres
In the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, Johnny Manziel was drafted in the 28th round by the San Diego Padres as a shortstop.
2014: Polarizing Pre-Draft Athlete
Prior to the 2014 NFL draft, Johnny Manziel became a polarizing athlete, with scouting opinions varying significantly. Former NFL head coach Barry Switzer criticized Manziel's behavior.
2015: Manziel Pulled Over After Altercation in 2015
During October of the 2015 season, Johnny Manziel was pulled over after fighting in his car with his then-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, admitting to having consumed alcohol.
2015: Missed Game Due to Concussion
In 2015, Johnny Manziel sat out the last game of the season with a concussion and was reportedly in Las Vegas instead of with the team.
2015: Browns are 'so done with Manziel'
In 2015, the Browns were done with Manziel
2015: End of Browns Tenure
Johnny Manziel was released by the Cleveland Browns after the end of the 2015 season.
January 2, 2016: Manziel Spotted in Las Vegas Casino
On January 2, 2016, Johnny Manziel was seen at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood casino the night before the Browns' final game, for which he was scratched due to a concussion.
January 6, 2016: Manziel Loses Marketing Agency and Agent
On January 6, 2016, Johnny Manziel's marketing agency, LRMR, and agent, Erik Burkhardt, ended their relationships with him.
January 30, 2016: Incident at Dallas Hotel
On January 30, 2016, an altercation occurred at a downtown Dallas hotel involving Johnny Manziel and Colleen Crowley, leading to domestic violence allegations.
February 5, 2016: Dallas Police Open Domestic Violence Investigation
On February 5, 2016, the Dallas Police Department opened a criminal investigation into Johnny Manziel for domestic violence involving his ex-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley.
February 2016: Browns Planned to Cut Ties
In early February 2016, it was reported that the Browns planned to cut ties with Johnny Manziel due to his off-field conduct and a domestic violence investigation.
March 11, 2016: Released by Browns
On March 11, 2016, Johnny Manziel was released by the Cleveland Browns.
April 19, 2016: Rosenhaus and Nike Terminate Manziel
On April 19, 2016, agent Drew Rosenhaus terminated his relationship with Johnny Manziel, and Nike ended its sponsorship with him.
June 24, 2016: Manziel's Attorney's Text Message and Father's Comments
On June 24, 2016, Johnny Manziel's attorney accidentally sent a text message revealing concerns about Manziel's ability to stay clean. On the same day, Manziel's father publicly expressed concerns about his son's drug use.
June 30, 2016: Manziel Suspended by NFL
On June 30, 2016, Johnny Manziel was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
December 2, 2016: Manziel Finalizes Plea Agreement
On December 2, 2016, Johnny Manziel and prosecutors finalized a plea agreement where he agreed to undergo counseling and have his conduct monitored to avoid prosecution.
2016: Unsigned in NFL
Following controversies during the 2016 offseason, Johnny Manziel was not signed by another team before the start of the NFL season.
March 10, 2017: Manziel Engaged to Bre Tiesi
On March 10, 2017, Johnny Manziel became engaged to Bre Tiesi.
March 31, 2017: Tiger-Cats Revealed Negotiation List
On March 31, 2017, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL revealed they had placed Johnny Manziel on their negotiation list, granting them exclusive rights to attempt to sign him.
December 28, 2017: CFL Approved Manziel to Play
On December 28, 2017, the CFL approved Johnny Manziel to play in the league.
2017: CFL Evaluation Process
Throughout 2017, Johnny Manziel went through an evaluation process with the CFL, including a workout with the Tiger-Cats. He was ultimately not allowed to sign for the 2017 season but could sign for 2018 if certain conditions were met.
January 31, 2018: Deadline for Tiger-Cats Offer
By January 31, 2018, Johnny Manziel wanted a fair deal offered by Hamilton to consider to play for them.
February 2018: Manziel Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
In a February 2018 interview, Johnny Manziel recounted his personal problems and revealed he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
March 2018: Manziel and Tiesi Marry
In March 2018, Johnny Manziel and Bre Tiesi were married in a private ceremony.
May 19, 2018: Manziel Agrees to Contract with Tiger-Cats
On May 19, 2018, Johnny Manziel and the Tiger-Cats announced they agreed to a two-year contract.
2018: Return to Football with Tiger-Cats
In 2018, Johnny Manziel returned to football with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.
2018: Conditional Approval to Play in CFL
Johnny Manziel would be able to sign with a CFL team for the 2018 season if he met certain conditions.
March 16, 2019: Manziel Joins Alliance of American Football
On March 16, 2019, Johnny Manziel signed an agreement to join the Alliance of American Football and was assigned to the Memphis Express after the San Antonio Commanders waived his rights.
2019: Manziel's AAF Season Ends Early
In 2019, Johnny Manziel played for the Memphis Express in the AAF but suffered a concussion. The league suspended football operations, ending his season.
2019: Played in AAF
In 2019, Johnny Manziel played for the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
2019: Alouettes Release Manziel
In 2019, the Alouettes released Johnny Manziel on orders from the CFL after officials determined he had "contravened" the terms of his contract. The CFL also barred him from signing with any other CFL team.
2019: Kyler Murray shorter than Manziel
On draft day in 2019, Kyler Murray became the shortest quarterback drafted in the first round after Johnny Manziel.
September 2020: Manziel Announces Retirement
In September 2020, Johnny Manziel announced his retirement from football, though he didn't rule out a return, especially with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's involvement in the XFL.
December 30, 2020: Manziel Signs with Fan Controlled Football
On December 30, 2020, Johnny Manziel signed with Fan Controlled Football (FCF) and was assigned to the Zappers.
2020: Montreal Alouettes Trade
In 2020, the Montreal Alouettes were involved in the trade that sent Manziel to their team.
February 2021: Manziel Expresses Disinterest in Professional Football
In a February 2021 interview, Johnny Manziel stated he joined the FCF out of boredom and expressed disinterest in playing any more professional football in the future.
November 2021: Manziel and Tiesi Divorce Finalized
In November 2021, Johnny Manziel and Bre Tiesi's divorce was finalized.
2021: Fan Controlled Football
From 2021 to 2022, Johnny Manziel played in Fan Controlled Football.
2021: Montreal Alouettes Trade
In 2021, the Montreal Alouettes were still impacted by the trade that sent Manziel to their team.
March 25, 2022: Manziel Returns to FCF as Player-Coach
On March 25, 2022, Johnny Manziel announced his return to FCF for a second season, serving as a player-coach.
September 2022: Inducted into Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame
In September 2022, Johnny Manziel was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame.
2022: Fan Controlled Football
From 2021 to 2022, Johnny Manziel played in Fan Controlled Football.
August 8, 2023: UNTOLD: "Johnny Football" Premieres on Netflix
On August 8, 2023, Johnny Manziel appeared in an episode of Netflix's UNTOLD anthology series, "Johnny Football".
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