From the Dallas Morning News.
Johnny Manziel aiding Texas A&M with his own recruiting pitches as National Signing Day approaches
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ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MAY 3-4 - FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2013, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) warms up before the start of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke in Atlanta. Manziel is a 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was one of most exciting and productive players in college football history. He is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
By Alex Miller , Texas A&M blogger Contact Alex Milleron Twitter
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Less than a week away from National Signing Day, new Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff are making state-wide and cross-country trips to try and secure the Aggies' 2018 class.
The A&M coaches are not the only ones making last-minute pitches at recruits, however.
Former A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has hopped on the recruiting trail lately selling his alma mater. His most recent target has been four-star safety Leon O'Neal, who is being sought after by the Aggies and Clemson.
https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/958149165493583873
Johnny Manziel
✔@JManziel2
Yo @WakeEmUp9 we could use some of that top flight security in that secondary in College Station. Come see what Aggieland is all about #GigEm
7:25 PM - Jan 29, 2018
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✔@WakeEmUp9
Stop Playing Johnny https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/958149165493583873 …
7:32 PM - Jan 29, 2018
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Manziel is not the only non-coach making recruiting pitches though, as current players are vying to make O'Neal and others their future teammates. To-be junior linebacker Tyrel Dodson made his case, which Manziel responded to.
https://twitter.com/tdots25/status/959113148329549828
Tyrel Dodson
✔@tdots25
@WakeEmUp9 come build your own legacy, in the best stadium in the world. With the best support system you’ll ever come by. #12thMan
11:16 AM - Feb 1, 2018 · College Station, TX
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Tyrel Dodson
✔@tdots25
@WakeEmUp9 come build your own legacy, in the best stadium in the world. With the best support system you’ll ever come by. #12thMan
https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/959118019896078336
Johnny Manziel
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11:35 AM - Feb 1, 2018
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Starting quarterback Nick Starkel made his case to four-star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who is making a decision on National Signing Day.
https://twitter.com/NickStarkel/status/959131502910033920
Nicholas Starkel
✔@NickStarkel
@D1__JW Let’s make something big happen in Aggieland!! Come make history here with us
12:29 PM - Feb 1, 2018
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Waddle has taken note of Starkel's efforts to sell A&M to him and O'Neal.
https://twitter.com/NickStarkel/status/956218900382998529
Nicholas Starkel
✔@NickStarkel
Everyone go show @WakeEmUp9 and @D1__JW some love! We need these guys here in College Station!! These men are GAME CHANGERS...
11:35 AM - Jan 24, 2018 · College Station, TX
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https://twitter.com/D1__JW/status/956349403287179269
JW
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Big bro appreciate it https://twitter.com/nickstarkel/status/956218900382998529 …
8:14 PM - Jan 24, 2018
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A&M has two early enrollees and had eight others sign in its 2018 class and is expected to ink its four remaining commits. The Aggies have around a dozen targets they are still seeking in this recruiting cycle.
Johnny Manziel aiding Texas A&M with his own recruiting pitches as National Signing Day approaches
John Bazemore/AP
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ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MAY 3-4 - FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2013, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) warms up before the start of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke in Atlanta. Manziel is a 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was one of most exciting and productive players in college football history. He is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
By Alex Miller , Texas A&M blogger Contact Alex Milleron Twitter
Less than a week away from National Signing Day, new Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff are making state-wide and cross-country trips to try and secure the Aggies' 2018 class.
The A&M coaches are not the only ones making last-minute pitches at recruits, however.
Former A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has hopped on the recruiting trail lately selling his alma mater. His most recent target has been four-star safety Leon O'Neal, who is being sought after by the Aggies and Clemson.
https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/958149165493583873
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✔@JManziel2
Yo @WakeEmUp9 we could use some of that top flight security in that secondary in College Station. Come see what Aggieland is all about #GigEm
7:25 PM - Jan 29, 2018
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https://twitter.com/WakeEmUp9/status/958150860839809025
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7:32 PM - Jan 29, 2018
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Manziel is not the only non-coach making recruiting pitches though, as current players are vying to make O'Neal and others their future teammates. To-be junior linebacker Tyrel Dodson made his case, which Manziel responded to.
https://twitter.com/tdots25/status/959113148329549828
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✔@tdots25
@WakeEmUp9 come build your own legacy, in the best stadium in the world. With the best support system you’ll ever come by. #12thMan
11:16 AM - Feb 1, 2018 · College Station, TX
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✔@tdots25
@WakeEmUp9 come build your own legacy, in the best stadium in the world. With the best support system you’ll ever come by. #12thMan
https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/959118019896078336
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11:35 AM - Feb 1, 2018
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Starting quarterback Nick Starkel made his case to four-star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who is making a decision on National Signing Day.
https://twitter.com/NickStarkel/status/959131502910033920
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✔@NickStarkel
@D1__JW Let’s make something big happen in Aggieland!! Come make history here with us
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12:29 PM - Feb 1, 2018
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Waddle has taken note of Starkel's efforts to sell A&M to him and O'Neal.
https://twitter.com/NickStarkel/status/956218900382998529
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✔@NickStarkel
Everyone go show @WakeEmUp9 and @D1__JW some love! We need these guys here in College Station!! These men are GAME CHANGERS...
11:35 AM - Jan 24, 2018 · College Station, TX
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https://twitter.com/D1__JW/status/956349403287179269
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✔@D1__JW
Big bro appreciate it https://twitter.com/nickstarkel/status/956218900382998529 …
8:14 PM - Jan 24, 2018
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A&M has two early enrollees and had eight others sign in its 2018 class and is expected to ink its four remaining commits. The Aggies have around a dozen targets they are still seeking in this recruiting cycle.