Johnny "Football" Manziel 'Trusts the Lord With All his Heart' (Gospel Light Minute #81)

He is the quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies. He became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, and the first freshman to win the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award. He played high school football in Kerrville, Texas. Recruited out of high school as a dual-threat quarterback with an impressive ability to extend plays, he plays in Kevin Sumlin's Air Raid offense in Texas A&M's first season in the SEC. Here he was given the name "Johnny Football" by fans and students for his unique improvisation and ability to make winning plays. He recently led his team to beat Oklahoma in the 2013 Cotton Bowl Classic.

In his Heisman acceptance speech, he said, "I thank God for allowing me to be here and for His grace and love throughout my life." He thanked his parents for bringing him up in the church and for the faith that he holds dearly. He often quotes Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." He said, "I tell myself everyday that God has a plan for me. I’m here for a reason and whatever happens in the future is meant to happen for a reason. I always make sure to trust the Lord with all my heart." His name is Johnny Manziel.