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Johnny Manziel talks Elite 11 to SB Nation in Dallas

The Heisman-winning quarterback was at the Dallas Elite 11 camp to share his perspective with SB Nation.

by Wescott Eberts

IRVING, Texas -- Many of the region’s top quarterbacks made their way to the Cowboys facility on Saturday to participate in the Dallas Elite 11 camp.

Along with numerous quarterback drills and some high-level coaching from Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer, the campers were also treated to some words of wisdom from Johnny Manziel, the Heisman-winning quarterback who took college football by storm last year, but has some perspective on how hard work can pay off for an underrated recruit.

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