Erik Rodriguez "EJ" Manuel Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, leading them to an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship and Orange Bowl win in his senior year. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Manuel in 2024
Manuel with his father, Erik, in 2013
Manuel with Florida State in 2009
Manuel in 2013
The 2013 NFL draft was the 78th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft, which is officially called the "NFL Player Selection Meeting", was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 through April 27.
Eric Fisher, selected first overall by the Chiefs, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection.
3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, taken 27th overall by Houston
Running back Le'Veon Bell, taken in the 2nd round by Pittsburgh, holds several franchise rushing records, as well as being selected to 3 Pro Bowls
Eddie Lacy, selected in the 2nd round by Green Bay, was named to the Pro Bowl and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
