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Comeback SZN is in full effect.
Johnny Manziel got a prime opportunity to take his NFL comeback to the next level on Thursday. The former Texas A&M star and Heisman Trophy winner got to throw in front of NFL personnel for the first time since the Cleveland Browns cut him in 2016.
Manziel was a special guest at San Diego’s Pro Day, where he worked out in front of a reported 12 NFL teams who were in attendance.
Here are some videos of how Manziel looked (via @ToddStrainNBCSD and Fernando Ramirez):
Johnny Manziel also threw at @USDFootball’s pro day today. It was his 1st appearance in front of NFL personnel since #Browns waived him in 2016. 12 teams in attendance. Heard good things about overall performance. (Video from @TODDSTRAINNBCSD) pic.twitter.com/4sjYQ9NbeK
— The Backseat Lamp (@thebackseatlamp) March 22, 2018
Johnny Manziel has started to throw. pic.twitter.com/BjbW22wgnR
— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) March 22, 2018
Johnny Manziel is starting to do end zone throws. pic.twitter.com/6y90Jbcd0U
— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) March 22, 2018
Johnny Manziel is scheduled to throw around 30-35 passes today. pic.twitter.com/Ld2hRydKLd
— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) March 22, 2018
Johnny Manziel throwing deeper routes now. pic.twitter.com/v5V69iQcBL
— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) March 22, 2018
Manziel got mostly positive reviews, it appears. He recently agreed to play in The Spring League, with his goal of eventually making it back to the NFL.
It remains to be seen how Manziel will perform in front of his first live pass rush in two years, but on Thursday, he might’ve taken one step closer to his NFL goal.
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