Heisman Trophy winner from Texas A&M Johnny Manziel had so much fun playing in the inaugural season of Fan Controlled Football he has decided to run it back.
The former No. 1 pick of the Cleveland Browns revealed on Friday he will play in the league’s second season.
“What can I say? I love playing football and FCF makes it fun – as it should be,” Manziel said. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m back to win and take home the championship, but when it’s all said and done, this is an opportunity to play elite-level football, mentor some young up-and-coming talent, and take part in a new, innovative league that’s redefining this game.”
The league’s second season begins April 16 at the state-of-the-art production studio at Pullman Yards in Atlanta.
“Johnny Football is back and we couldn’t be more stoked to have the FCF’s first-ever franchise player back in the league,” said Sohrob Farudi, Co-Founder and CEO of Fan Controlled Football. “We’re a fun, forward-thinking and innovative league, but don’t get confused – it’s serious business out on the field, and I’d like to think that’s what brought Johnny back this year. We’re merging the best of both worlds.”
