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Johnny Manziel: NIL Deals Outshine NFL Earnings

7/19/2025

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Johnny Manziel, the electrifying Texas A&M quarterback who clinched the Heisman Trophy in 2012, reflected on his college days during an ESPN interview. He revealed that he might have earned more through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals than in the NFL, suggesting these opportunities could encourage players to extend their college careers.

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Johnny Manziel, the electrifying Texas A&M quarterback who clinched the Heisman Trophy in 2012, reflected on his college days during an ESPN interview. He revealed that he might have earned more through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals than in the NFL, suggesting these opportunities could encourage players to extend their college careers.