But it was my second year when that Megatron mindset was born. 7 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep, and first-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [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. [3][11] His #81 was retired on October 22, 2010. All rights reserved. And I want you to know they've helped carry me to this moment right here. And I want to say thank you to each and every one of you. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. [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. Ridgeland 60 Murrah 72 Chadwick walked off, took a breath, then came back and went in on McVay again. 12 in the Southeast and No. [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. And when they left, wed look at each other and wed say, Were going to be fine. This gave the Lions their first victory of the season after an 05 start. 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. [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. [149], After a slow start to the 2013 season in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had six receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns in a 2521 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. HIGH SCHOOL TEAM LAST PLAYED HEIGHT/WEIGHT: R/R. He went in for a go-ahead touchdown. [113] In Week 6, against the New York Giants, he had five receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2820 loss. Calvin Johnson now holds a career stat line of 83 receiving touchdowns, 731 catches, 15.9 yards per catch, and 11,619 receiving yards. 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. 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. He ran right through us, Ashkouti recalls. [5] You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. Thank you for being a standup guy. 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. 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. [36] In addition, Johnson's 186 receiving yards set a school record for receiving yards in a bowl game. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. [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). [198], On August 30, 2016, Johnson was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. [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. PITCHING STATS LAST OCCURRENCE; Inn. [68][69], Johnson attended Reebok's NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. [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. [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. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. Before attending Miami University in Ohio,he was an outstanding high schoolquarterback at Marist in Georgia. It was such a sequence of events where I saw her faith in action. 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. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. [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. Come on, Jim. It was now third-and-long, and Marist head coach Alan Chadwick called a timeout. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn. Coach, McVay said. 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. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. It gives me great joy to call all of your friends. A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. Megatron is a nickname for Calvin Johnson. [19] Johnson was the Yellow Jackets' leading receiver with 48 catches for 837 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns, which were Georgia Tech freshman records. Johnson has a tattoo of the crucifixion of Jesus on his left arm and a Christian cross on his right arm. [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. 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. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. 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. I love you. Calvin Johnson career stats, NFL records. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. [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. 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. But I dont think anybody would have sat up there and said, We think Sean is a better player than Calvin Johnson, McVay said. [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. [110] Stafford was named the team's starting quarterback out of training camp, but he battled various injuries throughout the season. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. [168] Against the Bears, he had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3417 victory. [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. Sean McVay once beat Calvin Johnson for high school player of the year Trophies, touchdowns and 'Wham Naked': The legend of Sean McVay Jay Busbee January 24, 2019, 2:33 PM (Illustration. He left for the NFL after his junior season. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. High School: Sandy Creek (GA), Drafted: 1st round (2nd player overall) in 2007 by Detroit. 123 yards per game). *****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. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. [176][177] Johnson was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. To all my teammates and coaches over all the levels I played, could you please stand for a second. Stats Gamelogs Splits Transactions 100-Yard Receiving. 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. [61] Johnson is one of only two players (Matt Jones) 6-foot-5 or taller, regardless of position, to run a 40-yard dash in under 4.40 seconds at the combine since 2005. [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. From College Park to Tyrone, from Atlanta to Detroit, I want you to know that I know who you are, I know what you've done and I know how you've impacted me. Skip to main content Calvin Johnson has never won a Super Bowl. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. McVays on-field heroics ended with that state championship. [126] Johnson finished the season with 96 receptions for a league-leading 1,681 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. 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 . Do you have a blog? [158] In the following game, he had six receptions for 179 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3727 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. Every week you showed up. [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. Linebacker K. J. Wright then batted the ball out of the end zone for a touchback. [197], Despite spending his entire 9 year career with the Lions, Johnson does not partake in any events or attend games being played by his former team. [51][52] Johnson chose the latter, as he wanted to help the less fortunate. Rams' head coach Sean McVay won the 2003 Georgia High School Player of the Year Award, while playing quarterback for Marist High School. The pain began to take a toll on my body and my quality of life, and it wasn't getting any better. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. [53][54], In 2016, Johnson was named to the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. Solo Tackles 14 Total Tackles 18 Tackles Per Game 2.6 Sacks .0 Interceptions 0 Caused Fumbles 0 Offense All Purpose Yards Defense Tackles Sacks All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [160][161], Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 84 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns in 14 games. But no matter how much I dominated, as the Legends here know, the pain never left. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. [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. [155] In this same game, Johnson tied Lance Alworth for the most career games with at least 200 yards receiving with five. [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. I would also like to congratulate the Class of 2020 as well as my fellow Class of 2021. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year. . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Right about now, the Los Angeles Rams have to be feeling the same way. [17] In the next week's game against Virginia, he had five receptions for 108 receiving yards in the 3010 loss. Because I already did the work for it". [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. [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". 18 and 6 mos. 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. Career Stats Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Career Capsule Enshrinement Speech [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. You loved me and my family unconditionally over these 15 years. He ended the game with six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. He finished his career with 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns on the ground, and another 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. [13], As a freshman in 2004, Johnson was an immediate contributor. [150][151] In the following game, against the Washington Redskins, he had seven receptions for 115 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 2720 victory. The closer the day drew to kickoff, teammates would see a change come over McVay. He had 731 catches for 11,619 yards and scored 84 touchdowns. [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. 4 wide receiver and No. There you go, bud. [14] In the following game, against Clemson, he had eight receptions for 127 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2824 victory. 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. Or write about sports? "I was taking Vicodin twice a game just to get through the game. [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: McVay jogged to the sideline. The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. Join our linker program. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [137] In Week 6, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had six receptions for 135 yards in the 2623 victory. [174] He finished the 2014 season with 71 receptions for 1,044 receiving yards and receiving eight touchdowns. Calvin Johnson Jr. (born September 29, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. [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. We had a great team around him, but Sean made it go.. [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. 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. And I remember thinking, Thats it, its over. And I looked over at Sean, and he had this look in his eye like, Its not ending here. . I'd like to give you some recognition. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. 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. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. [27] He also earned All-ACC honors for the second straight year and was a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. [45][57] He was regarded as the best athlete to come out of the draft and was the #1 player on most draft boards. It is an incredible honor and privilege to join such a distinct class as we head into Canton together. 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. [99] During Week 10, formerly retired All-Pro quarterback Daunte Culpepper was signed to a one-year contract with the Lions in hopes to spur the offense and earned the starting job for the next two games. [29], Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season. [222], 1 Score given by guest judge Pitbull.2 Score given by guest judge Idina Menzel, In February 2019, Johnson and his wife Brittney were granted preliminary approval to open a medical cannabis dispensary in Michigan. That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. Joins Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Board of Directors", "Megatron partners in marijuana-for-CTE research", "Calvin Johnson uses Hall of Fame speech to advocate for pain treatment alternatives in sports", "Lions Calvin Johnson builds solid foundation", "Catching Dreams continues charitable focus for Calvin Johnson Jr. Fayette County News", "Calvin Johnson gets engaged in Baltimore", "Ex-Lions WR Calvin Johnson is getting married Saturday", "Former Lions wideout Calvin Johnson reveals wife is expecting", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calvin_Johnson&oldid=1139287468, Most consecutive 100-yard receiving games: 8. 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. What's the number on his jersey? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Shawn Jefferson, my Detroit wide receiver coach: You always taught me to answer the bell, answer the door immediately when adversity knocks. Good evening, everybody. The legacy I've left behind thus far is a direct reflection of the moments my family and friends have poured into me and by understanding that excellence alone does not come from wishful thinking or Godgiven ability, but one's ability to channel those wishful thoughts into action to achieve a desired outcome. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. "I know it's there but it doesn't hurt," he said. 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. Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. These relationships and friendships will last a lifetime. Johnson played in 135 career games for the Lions with 130 starts. [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. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. 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. Ronnie Walker, my high school head coach at Sandy Creek High School: You saw things in me that I didn't see in myself. September 29,1985 For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. I would like to start by thanking the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this incredible recognition. 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.. [146][147] Johnson became the only player in the Super Bowl era (since 1967) to average 120 yards per game in a season, when he averaged 122.8 yards per game in 2012. To my beautiful, lovely wife: You brought balance to our demanding worlds. Thank you. When we were 016, you never stopped showing up. My legacy in sports has been solidified with no greater honor than standing before you today amongst these gentlemen. NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 [130], Detroit found themselves on the road again in a 2012 NFC Wild Card game against the heavily favored New Orleans Saints in the playoffs. https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/01/06/nfl-los-angeles-rams-sean-mcvay-calvin-johnson-player-of-the-year-high-school/, Watch Sean McVay dominate as dual-threat QB in high school highlights, Rams 7-round mock draft: TE at No. Born: Please stand, all my teammates and coaches. [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.
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