What happened to Johnny Manziel? What is he doing now?

The Cleveland Browns selected Johnny Manziel in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. However, he only played in the league for two seasons.

Manziel told ESPN in 2022 that he has "come to terms" with his turbulent NFL career. He said:

"I no longer have the motivation to play football at a high level. I'm fine with the fact that I no longer have the same passion for football as I once did. I'm trying to find out how to continue to be involved in the game, but from a different position."

Manziel last participated in an NFL game in 2015. In 2018, he talked openly about his battles with substance addiction and depression after receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis.

After starring for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes in the CFL in 2018, Manziel signed an agreement with the Memphis Express in the AAF in 2019.

More recently, Manziel revealed in a clip from his Netflix documentary, 'Untold: Johnny Football,' that he considered taking his own life in 2016.

"I had planned to do everything I wanted to do at that point in my life, spend as much money as I possibly could and then my plan was to take my life,” Manziel says in the documentary, per The Athletic."

Manziel's documentary will go live on Netflix on August 8.

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What was Johnny Manziel so famous for?

After being chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL draft, Manziel was once informed he would be "bigger than LeBron James" for the city of Cleveland.

After redshirting for Texas A&M's 2011 season, Manziel rose to prominence in collegiate football, earning the nickname "Johnny Football." Manziel's fame skyrocketed in 2012 following his 43-touchdown season performance. He was voted the recipient of the Heisman Trophy, the highest individual honor in college football.

According to observers, Johnny Manziel was one of the all-time most enjoyable college football players. He appeared to be someone who could dominate the NFL thanks to his memorable getaways from the pocket, his running prowess and his efficacy as a passer.

However, his career was destroyed by several off-field problems. Manziel only passed for 1,675 yards overall in the NFL, with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.

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Johnny Manziel's net worth: How much is the former Browns QB worth in 2023?

Johnny Manziel performed admirably in both high school and college. His early accomplishments greatly influenced his first-round selection in the NFL draft. He appeared for several teams and spent a couple of years in the CFL. Manziel soared to fame during that period. He has accumulated a respectable net worth, currently $7 million, through his profession.