[101] During the Week 14 match-up against the division rival Minnesota Vikings, Johnson passed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the first time in his career after collecting three catches for 84 yards and one touchdown, ending the week with 1,055 yards receiving and nine touchdowns on the season. On defense, he would put a charge into the rest of us every time he was out there., We knew what we had in Sean, Chadwick says. [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. The two friends joined forces to take down the Shaw player and utterly failed. [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. Two most recent educational accomplishments N/A Educational Tips. Mom, Arica Johnson, I'm thankful for your vision and drive. 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. 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. Calvin Johnson was born on September 29, 1985. And I want you to know they've helped carry me to this moment right here. [37] Overall, Johnson tallied 1,202 receiving yards on 76 catches. Join our linker program. [43][44] Johnson had 178 receptions for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. Right out of college, he took a job with Jon Gruden in Tampa, worked his way through the Redskins organization, then in a surprise to absolutely no one who knew him way back when became the youngest head coach in NFL history when he snared a job with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. [83][84] The nickname caught on well with fans. [24] He entered his 2006 season in the running for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy. To the NFL, college football and all major sports, including the Olympics: It's time we recognize the potential of phytomedicines, plant medicines, to aid and improve in the mental health and quality of life for so many. My journey through the pain began to reshape my view of the world. Megatron is a nickname for Calvin Johnson. Born: [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. [53][54], In 2016, Johnson was named to the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. [102], Johnson and the 2008 Detroit Lions finished the first ever 016 season in NFL history after a 3121 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. [68][69], Johnson attended Reebok's NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. Do you have a sports website? [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. "I know it's there but it doesn't hurt," he said. My journey through life in sports has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. Coach thinks Im hard of hearing., He shook it off! Chadwick recalls with a laugh. [75][77], Although he did not start the game, Johnson had an impressive NFL debut on Sunday, September 9, 2007, catching four passes for 70 yards and his first career touchdown in Detroit's 3621 win over the Oakland Raiders. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. Although Johnson finished tenth in the Heisman voting, he won the Biletnikoff as the best college wide receiver. 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. [117] NCAA Northwestern (NCAA) French Camp Academy (HS) Pos ATH; Height 5-11; Weight 180; Timeline; Prospect Info. He has stated this is because the Lions forced him to repay $1.6 million of his signing bonus for retiring early and not playing out his contract. [118] He was selected to the first Pro Bowl of his career. 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. [220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. [134] Johnson beat out 42 other players and eliminated quarterback Cam Newton to win the Madden NFL 13 cover athlete on April 25, 2012, on SportsNation. As many of you know, I'm not one for many words. [227], Also in August 2019, Johnson announced a partnership with Harvard University to study the effects of cannabis on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and its benefits in managing pain. Doing so changes your outlook and outcomes of situations when you look at things from this perspective. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. [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. [191][62], On March 8, 2016, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. [193] Since Johnson was drafted by the Lions with the second overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, no player had more receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and 100-yard games (46) than Johnson through the 2015 season. Georgia Tech The pain began to take a toll on my body and my quality of life, and it wasn't getting any better. He ranks first in school history in career receiving yards, second in receptions, first in touchdown receptions, and first in career 100-yard receiving games with 13. Her spirit leads her, her drive pushes her to be the best at everything she touches. 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 . 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. [162] Johnson was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl, but an injury forced him to withdraw. Good evening, everybody. [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. [228] In his Hall of Fame induction speech, Johnson noted his work with Harvard and the potential for plant-based medicines to "provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids". [5] [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 It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. But all things come from above, and every time I scored that touchdown, all I did was point up to the sky. 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. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. [110] Stafford was named the team's starting quarterback out of training camp, but he battled various injuries throughout the season. 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. In the game, Johnson caught 12 passes for 211 receiving yards and two touchdownsbreaking Detroit's playoff record of 150 receiving yards in a playoff game previously held by Brett Perriman and Leonard Thompson. Matt Millen, the team's incumbent general manager and CEO since 2001, was terminated on September 24, 2008. . [104] However, Johnson missed the Pro Bowl, with most experts attributing the snub to the Lions' dismal winless season. My big sister Shay, Erica, Erica LaShay Johnson oh, Johnson, my bad, my bad, you got me. [126] Johnson finished the season with 96 receptions for a league-leading 1,681 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. One of the more defining moments for me came early in my career. [185] This was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his effort against the Bears. [129] The Lions finished with a 106 record, finished second in the NFC North, and earned a playoff berth. 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. Calvin Johnson. Receiving yards in a single season 1,202 (2006), Receiving touchdowns in a single season 15 (2006), 100-yard games in a single season 7 (2006), First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference, 2004, 2005, and 2006, 10th place in 2006 Heisman Trophy voting 43 total votes (76 receptions, 1,202 yards, 15.8 avg, 15 touchdowns), Selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, 6x Pro Bowler (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), 4x NFC Offensive Player of the Week (2010 - Week 8, 2011 - Week 15, 2013 - Week 8, 2015 - Week 6), 2x NFC Offensive Player of the Month (November 2012, October 2013), Most receiving yards in a single season (16 games): 1,964 yards (2012), Seasons with 1,600 yards receiving (2, tied with, Most consecutive games with at least 100 receiving yards (8, tied with, Most consecutive games with at least 10 receptions (4), Most 100 receiving yard games in a single season (11, tied with, Most receiving yards in a five-game span (861 yards), Most receiving yards in a six-game span (962 yards), Most receiving yards in a single game in regulation: 329 (October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys), Most games with at least 200 receiving yards: 5 (tied with Lance Alworth), Most receiving touchdowns in a single season: 16 (2011), Most receptions in a single game: 14 (October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys, tied with, Most receiving yards in a single game: 329 (October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys), Most seasons with 10+ receiving touchdowns: 4, Most games with multiple touchdowns in one half: 12, Most receiving yards in a single game in regulation (329, October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys), Most games with at least 100 receiving yards: 46, Most games with at least 150 receiving yards: 15, Most games with at least 200 receiving yards: 5, Most games with at least 300 receiving yards: 1, Most games with at least one receiving touchdown: 64, Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns: 17, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 09:58. Whats not as evident when it comes to the 31-year-old head coach is his athleticism. It was such a sequence of events where I saw her faith in action. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. He was tabbed the No. [22] In the next game, he had six receptions for 114 receiving yards in a 2721 victory over North Carolina. Linebacker K. J. Wright then batted the ball out of the end zone for a touchback. John Bazemore/AP Photo [7][8] Johnson's mother holds a Doctor of Education. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. I ain't crying. You couldnt shake him.. Coaches, too. 0 Points Upvote Downvote Written by Jami Thompson Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. inTyrone,GA, College: [51][52] Johnson chose the latter, as he wanted to help the less fortunate. Calvin Johnson High School Junior Stats: 40 receptions, 736 yards, 8 touchdowns. I'd like to give you some recognition. [163] Johnson was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. Calvin Johnson is on Instagram at megatron. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. Calvin Johnson Career Stats | StatMuse Calvin Johnson 6'5", 237 lbs Detroit Lions WR Career Stats Game Log Splits Wide receiver Calvin Johnson played 9 seasons for the Lions. [32] In the following game, he had four receptions for 26 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 386 victory over Samford. Youre too old!: Watch Pats Edelman motivate Brady Cowboys WR makes damning claim against team Raiders star mocks clowns on TV after being criticized Suns stadium debate sparked between shooter, victim, the one that McVay called in the NFC championship down 13-0, Youre too old!: Watch Pats Edelman motivate Brady, Cowboys WR makes damning claim against team, Raiders star mocks clowns on TV after being criticized, Suns stadium debate sparked between shooter, victim. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. Thank you. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn. [155] In this same game, Johnson tied Lance Alworth for the most career games with at least 200 yards receiving with five. CALVIN JOHNSON: I am trying to keep my emotions in check here, so y'all just got to chill out. Career Capsule Enshrinement Speech [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. [138] In the stretch from Week 9 to Week 14, he recorded five consecutive games with 125 receiving yards or more, which tied the NFL record held by Pat Studstill in the 1966 season. Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. 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. [3] By the time he was a junior, he was ranked as within the top 10 wide receivers and the top 100 players in the nation by almost every writer. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. [86] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. [115] In Week 10, against the Buffalo Bills, he had ten receptions for 128 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1412 loss. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. The Lions lost the game by a score of 1914. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. [12], Johnson was rated among the nation's top 10 wide receivers and top 100 players by virtually every recruiting analyst. [131][132] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. The Seahawks won the game by a score of 1310. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [235], Johnson is a Christian. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. [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. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). Marist won that game and two more afterward, claiming the Georgia 4A high school championship, and the legend of Sean McVay took flight. 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. [152] In Week 7, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had nine receptions for 155 yards and two receiving touchdowns. 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. 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Birthdate: September 29, 1985. As the running backs hammered into the line, drawing all 11 Shaw defenders their way, McVay paused. He racked up 713 catches, 11,619 receiving yards and 83 receiving touchdowns during his . September 29,1985 [234] The couple currently resides in Detroit. Calm. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns. [183][184] In Week 6, Johnson caught six passes for 166 yards in an overtime 3734 victory over the Chicago Bears. He had a few scholarship offers to . [123] He joined Cloyce Box as the only players in franchise history to record at least 200 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the same game. [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. [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. So I've decided to share with you some things that matter to me most this evening, and those are moments, people and legacies. [30][31] He started the season with seven receptions for 111 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1410 loss to Notre Dame. 12 in the Southeast and No. [96] In his first game without Roy Williams alongside him in the Week 7 game against the Houston Texans, Johnson caught only two passes, totaling 154 yards receiving; the first pass did not come until quarterback Dan Orlovsky threw a pass up for grabs at the end of the first half which Johnson caught for 58 yards and the second pass came on a 96-yard touchdown catch-and-run. Confident. He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. That year, he edged out Sandy Creek High School wide . 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. On the snap, the two running backs fired off to the right the Wham one of them reaching to take the handoff right in the stomach from McVay. [233] They were married in June 2016. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. [73] The Lions, being told by the league that Johnson would have to skip the minicamp to attend, rescheduled the camp to accommodate Johnson. Find out more. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. Do you have a blog? He made his collegiate debut against Samford and had two receptions for 45 receiving yards in the 287 victory. [176][177] Johnson was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. [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. Coach, McVay said. [92] Despite the Lions' failures and the fact that five different quarterbacks played during the year, Johnson finished as one of the strongest wide receivers statistically for the 2008 season, finishing fifth in receiving yards (1,331) and 7th in receiving yards per game (83.2), and leading the league in receiving touchdowns (12), despite the fact that the entire Lions team only passed for 18 touchdowns. 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. [10] He attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia, and was a letterman in football and a baseball standout. [190] His 1,214 yards in the 2015 season are the most ever in a player's final season in the NFL, while his 88 receptions are the second most in a player's final season, trailing Sterling Sharpe's 94 receptions in the 1994 season. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. 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. Its a play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist High School, the launching pad for McVays football career. [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. And everything was buttoned up, everything was running smoothly, everything was anal-retentive. For McVay, who would spend late nights after practice eating game tape on his next opponent with his father, it was a pure distillation of the focus and drive that his coaches had observed in him more than a decade before. Every week you showed up. Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. [111] Johnson finished the 2009 season with 67 receptions, 984 yards, and five touchdowns, while missing two games. Johnson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds in a victory over Auburn. For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. Because moments, people and legacy matters. PITCHING STATS LAST OCCURRENCE; Inn. 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. McVays on-field heroics ended with that state championship. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. 7 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep, and first-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. And not even a blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen her spirit. 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. 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