Johnny Manziel Tells All: Heisman Glory, NFL Drama & Life After Football

Next Up is back and now part of Front Office Sports.  In the first edition of the new Next Up, Johnny Manziel opens up about his remarkable journey through football and beyond. From his breakout moment at Texas A&M to winning the Heisman Trophy and navigating the chaos of the NFL, Johnny shares stories, including his draft night experience and the challenges of adjusting to pro football schemes. He offers thoughtful advice to young athletes about staying focused amidst distractions, maximizing opportunities in the NIL era, and navigating the pressures of being a public figure.  This episode dives into the story behind the icon of "Johnny Football." _______________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpWithAdam?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM:  INSTAGRAM |  https://shorturl.at/d9IdQ X | https://x.com/NextUpWithAdam TIKTOK | https://shorturl.at/qasuc SPOTIFY | https://shorturl.at/5ZdaK APPLE PODCASTS | https://shorturl.at/mW49D For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] _______________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - Johnny's podcast journey and defining moments shaping who he is today 3:12 - Breakthrough at A&M: overcoming struggles, freshman wall, and gaining confidence under Kliff Kingsbury 7:25 - Advice for athletes: staying focused, NIL era changes, and surrounding yourself with the right people 10:40 - Draft night experience and transition to the NFL, including challenges with scheme adjustments and coaching 12:36 - Netflix documentary 13:50 - Behind-the-scenes of Johnny’s Heisman season and leadership lessons at A&M 17:33 - Life after football, what makes Mike Evans special, and reflections on NFL vs. CFB 23:15 - Importance of draft fit, facing adversity at A&M, and thoughts on 12-team CFP format 26:48 - Coaching aspirations, players-only meeting, and financial advice for athletes 30:01 - Craziest "Johnny Football" moment and reflections on the Heisman trophy 32:04 - Importance of family and advice to 18-year-old Johnny _______________________________________________________________ On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans.  Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.  Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.