"[89], Johnson and the Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons on the road on September 7, 2008, in the season opener at the Georgia Dome. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. The Seahawks won the game by a score of 1310. [157] The second one gave him the Lions all-time record for touchdown catches with 63, breaking the old mark previously held by Herman Moore. [233] They were married in June 2016. That was the kind of leader he was. Hes got a looseness, a confidence about him, a knack for calling the right play at the right time, Chadwick said. It is an incredible honor and privilege to join such a distinct class as we head into Canton together. [5] High School: Sandy Creek (GA), Drafted: 1st round (2nd player overall) in 2007 by Detroit. [45][57] He was regarded as the best athlete to come out of the draft and was the #1 player on most draft boards. 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. [33] Against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Toyota Gator Bowl, Johnson had nine catches for a collegiate-career best 186 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, albeit in a 3835 loss. [172] In the 2420 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had five receptions for 85 receiving yards. He was a coach on the field. [67] The next day, the Detroit Tigers invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. 12 in the Southeast and No. The team was playing a far-inferior opponent We were at least four touchdowns better than them, Chadwick recalls but the War Eagles werent putting in a dominant effort. But my life's legacy is still being written. 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. 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. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. They lacked that necessary winning fire, and after one failed offensive series, McVay came to the sideline and sat down on the bench near the medical staff. [144] Johnson finished with five receptions for 72 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 17, missing out on 2,000 receiving yards by 36. He did it in high school, and he did it with that fake punt you know, the one that McVay called in the NFC championship down 13-0. 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. Fridays, with their classes that take forever and pep rallies and anticipation that builds every hour, are the finest days for high school football players. My big sister Shay, Erica, Erica LaShay Johnson oh, Johnson, my bad, my bad, you got me. And I want you to know they've helped carry me to this moment right here. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 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. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. [198], On August 30, 2016, Johnson was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. The Lions lost the game by a score of 1914. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. [3rd] Most Yards Receiving, Career 296, Pass Reception Titles: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Pass Receiving Yardage Titles: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2007 Detroit Lions.. 7-9-0 (3rd), 2008 Detroit Lions 0-16-0 (4th), 2009 Detroit Lions 2-14-0 (4th), 2010 Detroit Lions 6-10-0 (3rd), 2011 Detroit Lions.. 10-6-0 (2nd), 2012 Detroit Lions 4-12-0 (4th), 2013 Detroit Lions.. 7-9-0 (3rd), 2014 Detroit Lions.. 11-5-0 (2nd), 2015 Detroit Lions.. 7-9-0 (3rd), Birthplace: Tyrone, Georgia
And this motivated me to do the same thing for you. [15] On October 16, against Duke, he had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 247 victory. [167] On November 27, in the annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Chicago Bears, Johnson became the fastest player to reach 10,000 receiving yards in NFL history at the time, eclipsing the mark in the second quarter of his 115th game. [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. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. [26] He earned first-team All-American honors for the 2005 season. He ended the game with six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. [25] In the following game, against North Carolina State, he recorded a collegiate career-best ten receptions for 130 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1714 loss. [24] Johnson was honored as the ACC Player of the Year, was a first-team All-ACC selection for the third consecutive year, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American. Calvin Johnson has never won a Super Bowl. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: The way you helped me in my development of my emotional intelligence, oftentimes by just being a sounding board, that's reserved more than you know. You couldnt shake him.. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. My legacy in sports has been solidified with no greater honor than standing before you today amongst these gentlemen. [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. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. 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. Or write about sports? 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. [41][42] In his collegiate career, Johnson made a case for being the greatest Georgia Tech player of all time. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. [3], Johnson attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he played for head coach Chan Gailey's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 2004 to 2006. [14] In the following game, against Clemson, he had eight receptions for 127 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2824 victory. Mom, Arica Johnson, I'm thankful for your vision and drive. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Egg Harbor Township High School. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. [135] Johnson started off the season with six receptions for 111 yards in a 2723 victory over the St. Louis Rams. [160][161], Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 84 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns in 14 games. These plants, primitive in nature, provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids. [22] In the next game, he had six receptions for 114 receiving yards in a 2721 victory over North Carolina. I want you to know Michigan is our home, Detroit is our city and Lions fans are our pride. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? As a high school senior QB in Marist, Georgia, McVay rushed for over 1,000 yards and passed for over 1,000 yards while leading his team to state championship. And this right here, this is a good thing. [111] Johnson finished the 2009 season with 67 receptions, 984 yards, and five touchdowns, while missing two games. 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.. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [126] Johnson finished the season with 96 receptions for a league-leading 1,681 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. [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. [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. BATS/THROWS . Calm. In 2012, he set the NFL season record for receiving yards. NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 And I want to say thank you to each and every one of you. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Im not sure he heard a word any of us were saying, Ashkouti says. [236] Johnson was part of a weekly Bible study group with other Lions players. 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. [50], Johnson was SI.com's Midseason 2007 NFL Draft Projection #1 pick,[56] though Johnson had stated that he intended to earn his degree from Georgia Tech. Love you, babe. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. And I remember Sean, a little guy, with his shaved head and his fair skin sitting in an interview with the coaches, highlighting tape. It was so bad at the moment I couldn't feel my legs, and I thought my career would be over. And when they left, wed look at each other and wed say, Were going to be fine. [153] On October 27, in a 3130 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Johnson caught a career-high 14 of 16 passes thrown in his direction; he finished the game with a career-high 329 receiving yards and one touchdown. [62][196] On February 6, 2021, Johnson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. [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. [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. [87], In 2008, Johnson said he could "still feel" the lower-back injury that bothered him throughout his rookie season. Contact him at jay.busbee@yahoo.com or find him on Twitter or on Facebook. [103] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns since Terry Barr in 1963. Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. 4 wide receiver and No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Axtell High School. The ball went through his hand every single play. Calvin Johnson ( #A681-903 ) < Previous Education Profile Next Education Profile > Counseling; Highest level of education 10th Grade . [170] He closed the season out with four receptions for 39 yards and two receiving touchdowns in a 3020 loss to the Green Bay Packers. [108] Schwartz ultimately revamped the entire Detroit offensive (and defensive) philosophieshiring Scott Linehan and Gunther Cunningham, respectively. Johnson was born to Calvin Johnson Sr. and Arica Johnson on September 29, 1985, in Newnan, Georgia. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. [120], In 2011, Johnson had his second best statistical season of his NFL career, reaching a then career-high 1,681 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. 37 in the nation by Rivals.com, the No. 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. [3], Johnson was also rated as the best player in Georgia, No. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Coahoma County High School. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. Johnson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds in a victory over Auburn. [81] He scored his first and only professional rushing touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 21, 2007, on a 32-yard reverse play in the 2316 victory. Calvin Johnson High School Pos WR Height 6-4 Weight 210 Evaluation Timeline Prospect Info High School Sandy Creek City Tyrone, GA Class 2004 Watch Highlights Player Rating i 247Sports. [34][35] In the game, he passed Jonathan Smith for the school record for receiving yards in a single season and also moved past Kelly Campbell to be the school's all-time leader in receiving yards for a career. Do you have a sports website? Before attending Miami University in Ohio,he was an outstanding high schoolquarterback at Marist in Georgia. "I know it's there but it doesn't hurt," he said. McVay took it all in, then turned to the medical staff sitting nearby. He had a few scholarship offers to . I ain't crying. [191][62], On March 8, 2016, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. Family and friends spent time with McVay in New Orleans the night before the game, and that old familiar mask had dropped over McVays face. 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. CALVIN JOHNSON: I am trying to keep my emotions in check here, so y'all just got to chill out. A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. Calvin Sr., from consistently being on call on the railroad to putting food on the table, the attitude of which you handle any task on or off the track taught me how to handle and maintain my demeanor in all situations. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 (27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. Its a play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist High School, the launching pad for McVays football career. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. Why cant you see whats going on out there? On and on it went, a good 90 seconds. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. [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. 81. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Calvin Johnson on ESPN. [235], Johnson is a Christian. Calvin Johnson played 135 games over his career. Shawn Jefferson, my Detroit wide receiver coach: You always taught me to answer the bell, answer the door immediately when adversity knocks. 18 and 6 mos. Rams' head coach Sean McVay won the 2003 Georgia High School Player of the Year Award, while playing quarterback for Marist High School. Hall of Fame: Inducted as * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. [185] This was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his effort against the Bears. Calvin Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Calvin Johnson Calvin Johnson Jr. (Megatron) Position: WR 6-5 , 237lb (196cm, 107kg) Born: September 29 in Tyrone, GA (Age: 37-151d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 6x Pro Bowl 3x All-Pro HOF All-2010s Team 81 SUMMARY Career G 135 AV 94 Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. Skip to main content He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. [82] Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. Calvin Johnson. [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. [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. Thats what I see now on TV.. But going into that second year, despite dealing with the pain and the back injury, I made up my mind that I was going to be the best, most dominant receiver in the NFL every time I stepped onto the football field. McVays on-field heroics ended with that state championship. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. 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 [90] As the official starting wide receiver behind Roy Williams, Johnson led the team in receptions and yards, collecting seven catches for 107 yards, which included one 38-yard catch-and-run in the Lions' 3421 loss. You were the precedent. He was tabbed the No. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. Calvin Johnson High School Junior Stats: 40 receptions, 736 yards, 8 touchdowns. Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. These relationships and friendships will last a lifetime. Its OK, he said. *****No matter how far we travel in life, were never all that far from our high-school selves, and McVays closest friends dont have to think hard to pick out the similarities between their onetime teammate and the wunderkind NFL head coach. McVay, the teams quarterback, cornerback and occasional punter, had driven the War Eagles down to within sight of the Shaw end zone, but had run up hard against the defense on two straight plays. To all my teammates and coaches over all the levels I played, could you please stand for a second. [2] In a mid-February workout with speed and conditioning coach Mark Pearsall, Johnson clocked a 4.33-second 40-yard dash, recorded an 11-foot standing broad jump, and had a vertical leap of 43 inches. Career Capsule Enshrinement Speech Both touchdown catches included a run after the catch (the first catch going for 38 yards and the second going for 47 yards, both over the middle) displaying Johnson's speed and breakaway ability. Check out Calvin Johnson's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing track & field and football at Fort Collins High School.
You, and all those around you, I appreciate the support you've shown my family over all the years, and I'm grateful to have had you and your team in my family, in my life. [156] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown receptions. Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. But I dont think anybody would have sat up there and said, We think Sean is a better player than Calvin Johnson, McVay said. 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. My journey through the pain began to reshape my view of the world. You're such a kind spirit, and I admire the way you love on our boys, our handsome little boys unconditionally. [226] As part of the partnership, Johnson and Sims announced a six-figure donation to the International Phytomedicines and Medical Cannabis Institute at Harvard. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. He earned Pro Bowl honors six consecutive years (2011-16) and was named First-Team All-Pro three times and Second-Team All-Pro once. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. [27] He also earned All-ACC honors for the second straight year and was a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. Not really hard, but I just want you to know I valued every moment I spent with you, on the field, in the locker room and with our families. [2] Johnson ran a 4.35 and wowed scouts with his jump drill results, his receiving skills, and his 11ft 7 in (3.53 m) broad jump, which was the "best broad jump I can ever remember an NFL prospect having," according to Gil Brandt. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. [194][195] His 5,137 receiving yards from 2011 to 2013 are the most by any player over a three-year stretch in NFL history. Johnson took five weeks off after the 2007 season and was taking part in the Lions' offseason program. [220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. Despite Georgia Tech being interested in his playing both football and baseball, Johnson's mother refused to allow Johnson to play both sports after determining that the year-round athletic schedule would be too demanding. 7 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep, and first-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. However, referee Gene Steratore ruled the catch incomplete, saying that Johnson had not maintained possession of the ball through the entire process of the catch. 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