Johnny Manziel says Travis Kelce 'special person' for having Taylor Swift on podcast: 'Guy is true one of one'

Johnny Manziel commended Travis Kelce for being a 'special person' who stays locked in on the field despite off-the-field ventures, including his 'New Heights' podcast which just featured his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.

Johnny Manziel, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner from Texas A&M and former NFL quarterback, knows all about how much the sports media space has evolved given his work in college football and with his "Glory Daze" podcast. 

It's why he commends Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce for his work on the "New Heights" podcast with his older brother, ex-Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, especially after having his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, come on as a special guest. 

The latest episode of "New Heights" exploded with Swift making her first-ever appearance on a podcast, where she not only got into her Chiefs fandom, but also unveiled her newest album. 

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen in the Meatpacking District on Dec. 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images)

There are some detractors, though, who chide the Chiefs tight end for his activity off the field. The word "distraction" has come up since his relationship with Swift went public. 

However, Manziel views the situation much differently, because he doesn't feel Kelce's ventures off the field impact him when it comes to his regular day job. 

"Yeah, listen, the guy is a true one of one," Manziel told Fox News Digital while discussing his partnership with Sling TV ahead of football season. "I think nobody would deny how much he loves the game and puts his heart on the line every single week, week in and week out like he’s been doing for years. He’s a special person, so nothing