Few athletes in recent memory have burned brighter and faster than Johnny Manziel.
He rose to fame as the freshman quarterback of the Texas A&M Aggies in 2012.
Manziel quickly became the face of college football and was the first-ever freshman to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
Unfortunately, Manziel’s meteoric rise came with its fair share of controversies.
He was arrested in 2012 for disorderly conduct and carrying false identification.
His substance abuse problems were also prevalent in college.
The downfall of Johnny Football
Johnny Manziel’s transition from college to the NFL wasn’t smooth.
The Cleveland Browns drafted him with the hope that he would revitalize their struggling franchise.
However, the ‘Johnny Football’ magic did not translate to the professional stage.
Off the field, his struggles were even more pronounced.
Two months later, the Cleveland Browns cut him.
Manziel’s life then descended into chaos.
He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder but refused treatment, turning to drugs and alcohol instead.
Luckily, the gun Manziel had purchased malfunctioned.
Manziel has since turned his life around, focusing on his family, mental health, and sobriety.
