Manziel was given the nickname "Johnny Football" by fans and students at Texas A&M University before the start of the 2012 season. The nickname is a registered trademark.
* Heisman Trophy
* Davey O'Brien Award
* Manning Award
* Archie Griffin Award
* Chic Harley Award
* AP Player of the Year
* Sporting News Player of the Year
* Consensus All-American
* SEC Offensive Player of the Year
* 2x First-team All-SEC
* SEC Freshman of the Year
* College Football Performance National Freshman of the Year
* Cotton Bowl Offensive MVP
* Cotton Bowl Champion
* SEC Male Athlete of the Year
* Chick-fil-A Bowl Offensive MVP
* Chick-fil-A Bowl Champion
Manziel was given the nickname "Johnny Football" by fans and students at Texas A&M University before the start of the 2012 season. The nickname is a registered trademark.