Impaulsive with Logan Paul Johnny Manziel Regrets Destroying NFL Career, Partying w/ Drake & LeBron, Losing $10M In College
Jul 15, 2025
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, known as "Johnny Football," opens up about his tumultuous career and the weight of fame. He shares his biggest regret, losing over $10 million during college, and a wild story of skipping an NFL game to gamble in disguise. Celebrating his Heisman trophy with Drake sparked both joy and controversy, while he candidly discusses his battle with depression and nearly taking his own life. Reflecting on his time in Cleveland and contemplating a potential comeback, Johnny offers poignant advice for men facing hardships.
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Losing Football Spark
- Johnny Manziel lost his love for football during the rapid rise and fall of his career.
- Losing the joy to play made sustaining an NFL career impossible for him.
Heisman Partying with Drake
- After winning the Heisman, Johnny Manziel experienced a surreal high partying with Drake during college.
- This intense lifestyle soon took over, affecting his career and personal priorities.
Vegas Disguise Gambling
- In 2015, Johnny Manziel disguised himself with a wig and mustache while gambling in Vegas during concussion protocol.
- He risked exposure by using his credit card but tried to maintain a low profile.