Johnny Manziel stays active in football through mentoring and media

Johnny Manziel remains a prominent, active voice in football circles, blending mentorship, media commentary, and business partnerships as he engages with both college and NFL audiences. In recent appearances and interviews, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner has outlined his ongoing connections to the current generation of quarterbacks, offered thoughts on high-profile rivalries, and reflected on his own time in the spotlight.

Manziel has taken a hands-on approach with Texas A&M’s rising quarterback Marcel Reed. The former Aggie star has exchanged text messages with Reed and provided feedback after reviewing practice film. Reed described the experience as meaningful and practical: he’s heard Manziel’s perspective on how he and then-head coach Mike Elko built identity and rhythm, and Manziel has offered specific pointers as Reed prepares for his sophomore season. “It’s great. When you grow up watching college football, you think of Johnny Manziel for sure,” Reed said, adding that the two have continued to connect as Reed develops in Aggieland. The exchange highlights Manziel’s enduring ties to the program he starred for a decade ago and his willingness to mentor the next wave of...