Johnny Manziel's Mother Arrested in Texas on DWI Charge

The mother of former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, Johnny Manziel, found herself in legal trouble over the weekend. Michelle Manziel was reportedly arrested on a DWI charge in Kerrville, Texas, according to a report by TMZ Sports.

Authorities detained Michelle Manziel on Saturday, setting her bail at $7,500. She was later released. At this time, she has not made any public statement regarding the arrest.

Michelle Manziel works as a realtor in Texas. Her son, Johnny Manziel, famously rose to stardom after a stellar high school football career in Kerrville, where he also dabbled in baseball. He eventually committed to Texas A&M, where he made history by winning the Heisman Trophy and becoming a first-round NFL draft pick for the Cleveland Browns.

Johnny Manziel’s professional football career was cut short by his partying lifestyle, legal troubles, and struggles with addiction. However, he has since turned his life around, using his experiences as a cautionary tale for others. In a Q&A session late last year at the University of Alabama’s VitAL health conference, Manziel opened up about his journey to sobriety and his efforts to build a more balanced life.

"Alcohol no longer has a place in my life," he told the audience. He emphasized the importance of surrounding himself with people who challenge him rather than simply agreeing with everything he says. "I started to develop and have a lot of yes men around me," he admitted. "Managing success now is not a solo thing. You need to have a support system and lean on things in your life."

Manziel’s reflections offer a hopeful contrast to the turmoil that has occasionally defined his family’s public narrative.