Former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel praised Shedeur Sanders' strong preseason performance, while discussing the rookie's fall to the fifth round in the NFL Draft.

Johnny Manziel says Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is ready to shine at the NFL level after an impressive debut.

Manziel, who won the Heisman Trophy during his Texas A&M career, understands the pressure of being in the spotlight as a college quarterback transitioning to the NFL. Sanders has discussed staying focused during training camp, going so far as to say his Hall of Fame father Deion shouldn't attend Browns practices during training camp.

Johnny Manziel knows what it's like to be a Browns quarterback with tons of expectation, so he dropped some advice for Shedeur Sanders, who he believes can start in Cleveland.

Sanders faced plenty of scrutiny leading up to the NFL draft this spring, and concerns about how he handled the pre-draft process are believed to have led to a dramatic drop in his draft stock. He was eventually taken in the fifth round by Cleveland .

A Heisman winner from Texas A&M with incredible potential, quarterback Johnny Manziel's NFL career was cut short due to off-field issues.

Johnny Manziel feels that Marcel Reed receiving reps as QB1 in the offseason will help in his development as Texas A&M's starter in 2025.

Before Johnny Manziel flamed out of the NFL after just two seasons, Cleveland Browns fans hoped that the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 draft would prove to be a franchise quarterback for the organization.

Drake and Manziel have a well-known bond. The former Texas A&M quarterback appeared on tour with the Canadian rapper a few years ago, even going onstage during a gig in Houston in 2023. Manziel is also specifically mentioned on the hook of Drake's 2014 song "Draft Day."