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5 Things You Didn't Know About Johnny Football

By Alex Darcey

Johnny Football, one of the most polarizing sports figure worldwide has reached a new level of fame all by the age of 21. As a sports society we know where and what he is doing at all times. He has friends like LeBron James and Drake.

Last fall when he played against Alabama the network had a camera strictly dedicated to following only him on the field at all times.

Needless to say, we know enough about this guy already but here are a few more stats you can add to the part of your brain devoted to Johnny Manziel. 

#5. Although, he stands at 6 feet tall and weighs 207 pounds - the dude wears size 15 cleats!

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(Photo Credit: Getty Images/Scott Halleran)

 

#4. In his senior year of high school he scored a total of 77 touchdowns.

 

Johnny Manziel High School Highlight Remix by Prep1Force on YouTube

 

#3. He was the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy.

 

Related: 11 Dumb Johnny Manziel Moves As Documented By Social Media 

#2. He originally committed to play football at the University of Oregon.

 

#1. He was drafted in the 28th round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres as a shortstop.

 

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