Johnny “Football” Manziel was one of the most electrifying players in the history of college football during his time at Texas A&M. He then had a short-lived career with the Cleveland Browns before going to other pro football leagues. The former star quarterback recently came out on a recent interview with Barstool Sports Bussin With The Boys podcast and acknowledged he made a good chunk of change signing autographs during his time at Texas A&M.

“Manziel said he was approached by a man prior to playing in the 2013 season about making $3,000. ‘We're doing it all sneaky, we don't want to get caught, we're trying to learn from everybody else who's got caught,'” he claimed. “And [I] may or may not have gone back to this guy's condo and signed probably 10,000 pieces,” according to Nicholas Rice of People.com. 

Manziel was under investigation in 2013 for allegedly signing autographs for money and wound up serving a half-game suspension in A&M's season opener that same year. However, Manziel said he has zero regrets about signing the autographs and finding a way to make some extra cash.

“Manziel said that he made “somewhat of a decent living while in college,” adding that he has no regrets about his scheme all these years later.”

The timing of Manziel's admission is a bit peculiar, and even more so regarding the new legislature put forth by the NCAA. The new rule states “giving athletes the ability to cash in on their names, images, and likenesses as never before and without involvement from the association, schools or conferences.”

So, finally, the college athletes will be able to receive some money on their behalf, especially for the schools and programs that generate millions of dollars from their respective teams. The decision is expected to be finalized by the end of June and should be a huge sigh of relief, especially after the NCAA has been in hot water for their money-making decisions over the past few years.

Johnny Manziel most likely wasn't the only one doing that at the time, and it's almost certain that other athletes did and are doing the same thing in an effort to make a quick buck.