Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; MAXPREPS; FOLLOW MAXPREPS. Johnson was noted for having a rare combination of size (6ft 5 in and 239lbs), catching ability, speed (40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds), strength, leaping ability,[2][3] and body control. [18] He ended his freshman campaign against Syracuse in the 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, where he recorded two receptions for 61 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown to go along with a rushing touchdown in the 5114 victory. Hed be totally focused. [114] In Week 8, against the Washington Redskins, he had nine receptions for 101 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 3725 victory. The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. Much of the 2008 Detroit roster was released by the new regime, and the 2009 team was viewed as somewhat of a work-in-progress and eventually finished with a 214 record. [95], On October 14, before the Week 6 trade deadline, Roy Williams was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a first, a third and a seventh-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, making Johnson the Lions' starting wide receiver and the last big threat on the offense. What's the number on his jersey? [24] He entered his 2006 season in the running for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy. . You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? As a freshman, Johnson averaged 13.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from behind the arc. He played for the Detroit Lions in jersey no. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? On Monday, Jan 18, 2010, the Ridgeland Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their MLK Classic @ MS College game against Murrah High School by a score of 60-72. Born: Johnson took five weeks off after the 2007 season and was taking part in the Lions' offseason program. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. [122] This performance gave Johnson eight touchdown receptions through the first four games of the season and tied Cris Carter for most consecutive games with multiple touchdown receptions with four. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- When you are 6-foot-5 and 234 pounds like Florida State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, comparisons to Calvin Johnson are unavoidable . [26] He earned first-team All-American honors for the 2005 season. Your motto was my offseason mantra: Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. There are so many people living in our world with pain right now, and I want to speak to you for a moment. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [154] In addition to breaking the Lions' franchise record of 302 receiving yards set by Cloyce Box on December 3, 1950, it was the highest receiving yardage ever in a regulation-length game and the second-highest overall single-game yardage in NFL history, behind Flipper Anderson's 336-yard performance in a 1989 overtime win. Mom, Arica Johnson, I'm thankful for your vision and drive. [230] The foundation's goals include dedication to education, training, and social development of at-risk youth and providing financial aide to various community organizations. The Lions lost the game by a score of 1914. 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Thank you. Her spirit leads her, her drive pushes her to be the best at everything she touches. He was the first player in school history with 1,000 yards rushing and passing in consecutive years, leading Marist to a 14-1 record and a state title in 2003. I ain't crying. DUNWOODY, Ga. When Sean McVay writes his autobiography, he should title it Wham Naked. He wont, but he ought to, because Wham Naked is the play that vaulted McVay from a high school field to the Super Bowl sideline. Love you, babe. You were able to take our parents' best attributes and principles and turn them into a living example of success for all of us to follow. But it was my second year when that Megatron mindset was born. [163] Johnson was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. But I was OK with this because I left it all on the field and enjoyed every moment. Calvin Johnson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits | College Football at Sports-Reference.com Calvin Johnson School: Georgia Tech Position: WR Heisman Voting : 10th in 2006 Draft: 1st round, 2nd overall of the 2007 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions 21 Calvin Johnson Overview Game Logs 2006 2005 2004 Career Splits 2006 2005 2004 Career Doing so changes your outlook and outcomes of situations when you look at things from this perspective. [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. [169] In the next game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had eight receptions for 158 yards and a receiving touchdown in the 3417 victory. Its widely known how great of a coach Sean McVay is, having taken the Rams from the NFLs lowest-scoring offense to the top-ranked unit in the league this season. [3][11] His #81 was retired on October 22, 2010. [13], As a freshman in 2004, Johnson was an immediate contributor. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. I would like to start by thanking the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this incredible recognition. I want you to know Michigan is our home, Detroit is our city and Lions fans are our pride. Career Stats Johnson went on to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the 2nd overall . He would go on to play for Miami of Ohio, and while he had the potential to be a Julian Edelman-esque fireplug receiver, injuries cut short the last of his football dreams. 15 player in the nation by TheInsiders.com, and named to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Rivals 100 by Rivals.com, TheInsiders.com Hot 100, the SuperPrep All-America 275, and the Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team. [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. 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[74] On August 3, 2007, Johnson signed a six-year deal with the Detroit Lions after holding out for eight days, and passed his physical in time to be on the field for the start of that morning's practice. 2 Pick", "Lions Go On Offense With WR Johnson, QB Stanton", "Top 10 Draft Surprises: The Lions don't trade Calvin Johnson", "Lions' draft pick wide receiver Calvin Johnson on team cam", "Calvin Johnson to throw first pitch at Tigers game", "Calvin Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile", "2007 Draft Scout Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile", "Calvin Johnson, Combine Results, WR - Georgia Tech", "Dungy concerned about rookies missing minicamp", "Lions Move Minicamp So Calvin Johnson Can Participate", "Johnson takes it all in stride in Lions debut", "Lion Calvin Johnson focuses on the game, rookie of the year, not the hype", "Lions check themselves after blowout loss in Philadelphia", "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions - October 21st, 2007", "Calvin Johnson shows why Lions made him No. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. It was so bad at the moment I couldn't feel my legs, and I thought my career would be over. Calvin Johnson Jr. "Megatron" Born: September 25, 1985 Tyrone, GA USA Position: WR Height: 6'5" Weight: 239 College: Georgia Tech High School: Sandy Creek (Tyrone, GA) Career: 2007-2015 Drafted: 2007 in Round 1, #2 overall by the Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson played from 2007 to 2015 during his career with the Detroit Lions. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. You loved me and my family unconditionally over these 15 years. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. [129] The Lions finished with a 106 record, finished second in the NFC North, and earned a playoff berth. Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. Georgia Tech The Lions offered to pay Johnson $500,000 a year for three years to show up and speak at team events and donate an additional $100,000 to a charity of his choice, but he did not accept the offer, stating "they need to figure out a way to do it and not have me work for it. [14] In the following game, against Clemson, he had eight receptions for 127 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2824 victory. He has said on multiple occasions that things between him and his former team will never be made right until then and has gone on to say that ownership views the team's players as "pawns". Calvin Johnson was born on September 29, 1985. Derrick Moore, my team chaplain for Georgia Tech and spiritual mentor: It is my spiritual stability that you helped me discover while in college that became key for me in life. Once the game began, then and now, theres never any doubt: Sean McVays the tip of the spear, leading his team in both word and deed. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [100] Johnson ended his first game with Culpepper at quarterback with two receptions for 92 yards in a 3814 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. [91] During Week 2 versus the Green Bay Packers, he had two key touchdowns late in the game, which sparked a large comeback, though the Lions eventually lost the game, 4825. I try to make my words count. Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. 18 and 6 mos. Player in 2021 [110] Stafford was named the team's starting quarterback out of training camp, but he battled various injuries throughout the season. I'm thankful thankful for each and every one of you. Really what that was is it was a reflection of the team success we had, and then we were able to have some good stats because we won the state championship.. [7][8] Johnson's mother holds a Doctor of Education. CALVIN JOHNSON: I am trying to keep my emotions in check here, so y'all just got to chill out. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. That was the kind of leader he was. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. [175] Johnson and Golden Tate became the Lions' first duo to reach 1,000 yards apiece in the same season since Roy Williams and Mike Furrey in 2006. Weve got McVay. . Thank you. This time, late in the fourth quarter, Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor punched the ball out of Johnson's hands while he was trying to score a late go-ahead touchdown. "I was on meds the rest of the season," he said. Find out more. And this right here, this is a good thing. Although Johnson finished tenth in the Heisman voting, he won the Biletnikoff as the best college wide receiver. He had a few scholarship offers to . Sean and I were just laying there on the field. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. It was now third-and-long, and Marist head coach Alan Chadwick called a timeout. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. My legacy in sports has been solidified with no greater honor than standing before you today amongst these gentlemen. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. [185] This was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his effort against the Bears. [113] In Week 6, against the New York Giants, he had five receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2820 loss. [148][192] His 11,619 receiving yards rank fourth in a player's first nine seasons, trailing only Julio Jones (12,125), Torry Holt (11,864) and Jerry Rice (11,776). Come on, Schwartz. [20] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. McVays on-field heroics ended with that state championship. 12 in the Southeast and No. Thank you for being a standup guy. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. [131][132] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Buddy Geis, my Georgia Tech wide receiver coach: You taught me there are two things you can always control in this life: your attitude and your effort. All rights reserved. He was a coach on the field. Calvin Johnson weighed 237 lbs (107 kg) when playing. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. I ain't crying. McVay insisted he could make it work, and Chadwick and Etheridge didnt have better answers. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. While still regarded as being in his prime, Johnson retired after the 2015 season, citing a loss of passion for the game due to health concerns and the Lions' lack of overall success during his tenure. Ridgeland 60 Murrah 72 That season resulted in an honor that, in retrospect, seems absurd: McVay beat out none other than Calvin Johnson, the future Megatron, for state Player of the Year honors. 0 Points Upvote Downvote Written by Jami Thompson [187] In Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL International Series on November 1, Johnson became the fastest player to reach 11,000 receiving yards in NFL history, in his 127th game. 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. There are so many people who have been instrumental to my being here in this special moment that time will not allow me to recognize. [139][140] In that stretch were performances of 207 yards and a touchdown in a 3424 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and 171 yards and a touchdown in a 3533 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Needless to say, aSuper Bowl title would top a state championship and even player of the year in Georgia. You couldnt shake him.. [98], Johnson set a career-high for receptions in a game during the Week-9 match-up against the Lions' division rivals, the Chicago Bears, with eight receptions that garnered 94 yards and one touchdown, but still lost the game 2723. A two-time All-American at Georgia Tech, Johnson was selected second overall by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in the 2007 NFL Draft, and he played for the Lions for all of his professional career. [41][42] In his collegiate career, Johnson made a case for being the greatest Georgia Tech player of all time. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. NCAA Northwestern (NCAA) French Camp Academy (HS) Pos ATH; Height 5-11; Weight 180; Timeline; Prospect Info. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [231] The Foundation hosts an annual camp calledCatching Dreams, which aims to help high school wide receivers. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. In fact, he was so talented he actually beat out Calvin Johnson for Georgia State Player of the Year in 2003. He had a presence in that interview, and he had a presence on the field.. [156] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown receptions. [164], Johnson started the 2014 season off strong with seven receptions for 164 yards and two receiving touchdowns in a 3514 victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this particular kid. [186] In Week 12, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Johnson caught eight passes for 93 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Lions to their third straight victory and lift their record to 47. And not even a blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen her spirit. [106] Head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the offseason. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. He was tabbed the No. [133], On March 14, 2012, Johnson signed an eight-year extension worth US$132 million with the Detroit Lions, with US$60 million guaranteed, making Johnson the highest-paid receiver in the league. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice received first-team All-American honors, and was selected by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. [223][224] He has since proceeded with plans to launch several cannabis facilities across the state (along with his business partner Rob Sims) under the brand name Primitiv. Career Capsule Enshrinement Speech And this motivated me to do the same thing for you. Do you have a blog? Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! HIGH SCHOOL TEAM LAST PLAYED HEIGHT/WEIGHT: R/R. It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. He was a five-star recruit, best receiver in the country, and here I am, just a tough competitor thats on a state championship team. *****Sean McVay descends from football royalty; his grandfather John helped build the San Francisco 49ers Montana-Young-Rice dynasty. [87], In 2008, Johnson said he could "still feel" the lower-back injury that bothered him throughout his rookie season. 36, Round 4 trade-up, Rams grade out poorly in NFLPA's player-survey report card, 10 cornerbacks for Rams to watch at NFL combine, Peter King shares what he thinks the Rams could get for Jalen Ramsey, Rams are in a tough spot with Allen Robinson heading into 2023, Rams 2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Hendon Hooker (QB, Tennessee), 5 safeties for Rams to watch at NFL combine, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Johnson's parents stressed education in his childhood, forbidding him from playing sports if he didn't receive A's and B's in school. As many of you know, I'm not one for many words. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Calvin Johnson's Football Stats Career Var 17-18 Var 16-17 Var 15-16 Career Stats Calvin has played on 3 football teams covered by MaxPreps. 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