Johnny Manziel Recalls Contemplating Suicide After Being Cut From Cleveland Browns (Exclusive)
etonline.comJohnny Manziel is opening up like never before. Speaking to ET's Kevin Frazier ahead of the highly-anticipated documentary dropping Tuesday on Netflix, the 30-year-old former baller recalls how he reached the darkest point of his life when he contemplated suicide.The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner said it was «tough» going through the darkest period in his life, which came after he was released from the Cleveland Browns in March 2016.
After he was cut, Manziel reflected on his career and wondered how he allowed himself to squander a once in a lifetime opportunity.«What do you do when you feel like you've wasted talent?» Manziel asked rhetorically. «What do you do when you feel like you've wasted opportunity?
What do you do when you feel like you put yourself in a position where there's no way to crawl back? [When] there's no way to climb back and everything looks bleak.»The 22nd overall selection in the 2014 NFL Draft, Manziel was tapped to bail a Cleveland franchise that for far too long had seemingly grown comfortable in the cellar of the AFC North.
While he showed flashes every now and then, Manziel never lived up to the hype he created as a Texas A&M standout. His career quickly fizzled, throwing for as many touchdowns (seven) as he did interceptions and completing only 57 percent of his passes for a paltry 1,675 yards.
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