Cowboys picked Zack Martin over Johnny Manziel, and he gave them a legendary career

Todd ArcherMar 6, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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FRISCO, Texas — All these years later, Jerry Jones can finally admit he was wrong.

In the first round of the 2014 draft, the Dallas Cowboys owner made one more pass to speak to the player personnel department and scouts, looking to stoke interest in taking Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel and not guard Zack Martin.

“Everybody was looking at their feet when Jerry

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