It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. I'd like to give you some recognition. I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. Hes got a looseness, a confidence about him, a knack for calling the right play at the right time, Chadwick said. Born: View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Axtell High School. In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had ten receptions for 152 receiving yards in the 2320 victory. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. He wasnt huge he stood a Kyler Murray-esque 5-foot-10, at best but he could see the field like few high school players can, and he was fast enough and accurate enough to carry through on what hed envision on every play. CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; MAXPREPS; FOLLOW MAXPREPS. You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. [165] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of action after Week 5. [162] Johnson was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl, but an injury forced him to withdraw. 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. Before attending Miami University in Ohio,he was an outstanding high schoolquarterback at Marist in Georgia. Tracy Schulman, Tom Benner, Dr. Raymond Hillenbrand, my body specialist team, thank you for keeping me on the field and taking care of my family. [236] Johnson was part of a weekly Bible study group with other Lions players. [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. 18 and 6 mos. [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] [4][5] Johnson is also tied with Michael Irvin for 100-yard games in a season,[6] tied with Adam Thielen for consecutive 100-yard games, and holds the record for consecutive games with 10 or more receptions. McVay insisted he could make it work, and Chadwick and Etheridge didnt have better answers. Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. [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. When we were 016, you never stopped showing up. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. Skip to main content He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year. Although Johnson finished tenth in the Heisman voting, he won the Biletnikoff as the best college wide receiver. McVays on-field heroics ended with that state championship. Matt Millen, the team's incumbent general manager and CEO since 2001, was terminated on September 24, 2008. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. [129] The Lions finished with a 106 record, finished second in the NFC North, and earned a playoff berth. 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. 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. [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 stayed hurt the whole season, probably because I was trying to come back too soon. What's the number on his jersey? Thank you for being a standup guy. That year, he edged out Sandy Creek High School wide . [172] In the 2420 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had five receptions for 85 receiving yards. 81. [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. Megatron is a nickname for Calvin Johnson. 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. 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. [111] Johnson finished the 2009 season with 67 receptions, 984 yards, and five touchdowns, while missing two games. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. High School French Camp Academy [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. He was a coach on the field. [160][161], Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 84 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns in 14 games. 123 yards per game). 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. [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 (27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. That was the kind of leader he was. 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. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn. And not even a blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen her spirit. Always tough to play against at the Superdome, the Saints wore down the Detroit defense and New Orleans would go on to a win by a score of 4528. 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. [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. I want you to know that I see you, that you matter, and to fight and to do your best to make it through and never give in to the pain. 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. As many of you know, I'm not one for many words. His highlight reels are so much fun to watch, given his speed and quickness at the position. Show Your Pride, Shop Shop Gear [220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. [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. [178], Much like Week 1 in Chicago five years back, in Week 4 at Seattle, Johnson was involved in another controversial play. 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. I want you to know Michigan is our home, Detroit is our city and Lions fans are our pride. 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. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. Calm. 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. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE.
[9], Johnson was 6 feet tall in middle school, and 6 feet 4 inches as a sophomore in high school. [171] The Lions finished with a 115 record and earned a playoff spot in the Wild Card Round. Player in 2021 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. [7][8] Johnson's mother holds a Doctor of Education. [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. That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. Calvin Johnson weighed 237 lbs (107 kg) when playing. [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. The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. Johnson played in 135 career games for the Lions with 130 starts. Calvin Johnson was born on September 29, 1985. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. [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. [226] As part of the partnership, Johnson and Sims announced a six-figure donation to the International Phytomedicines and Medical Cannabis Institute at Harvard. [15] On October 16, against Duke, he had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 247 victory. [119] Following the 2010 season, Johnson was the recipient of the Lions/Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association (Detroit Chapter) Media-Friendly Good Guy Award. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. [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. It gives me great joy to call all of your friends. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Her spirit leads her, her drive pushes her to be the best at everything she touches. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. [143] Johnson was also named a starter for the NFC in the Pro Bowl played in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its OK, he said. 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. [225][226] In August 2019, Johnson was named to the board of directors of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. [109] Detroit held the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, and selected quarterback Matthew Stafford out of the University of Georgia. You loved me and my family unconditionally over these 15 years. [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. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. Right about now, the Los Angeles Rams have to be feeling the same way. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. Marist won that game and two more afterward, claiming the Georgia 4A high school championship, and the legend of Sean McVay took flight. 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. These plants, primitive in nature, provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids. "[89], Johnson and the Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons on the road on September 7, 2008, in the season opener at the Georgia Dome. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Calvin Johnson on ESPN. [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. [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). Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. [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. In 2012, he set the NFL season record for receiving yards. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. College: Georgia Tech. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [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. [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. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. [156] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown receptions. Calvin Johnson career stats, NFL records. 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. You're such a kind spirit, and I admire the way you love on our boys, our handsome little boys unconditionally. Every week you showed up. [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. *****Sean McVay descends from football royalty; his grandfather John helped build the San Francisco 49ers Montana-Young-Rice dynasty. Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. 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. The two friends joined forces to take down the Shaw player and utterly failed. McVay took it all in, then turned to the medical staff sitting nearby. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. inTyrone,GA, College: All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. It also motivated me to be someone who was focused on making a change on the issue. He was just looking right through us.. The Seahawks won the game by a score of 1310. Lets go Wham Naked.. Chadwick spotted him, stormed over, and lit into his quarterback with the fury of an exploding sun. 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. [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. Ask this person to write to us . 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. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. In closing, I ask that you all join me in leaving your own legacy by helping to improve the quality of life for others in whatever way you can. 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. He made his collegiate debut against Samford and had two receptions for 45 receiving yards in the 287 victory. I ain't crying. [104] However, Johnson missed the Pro Bowl, with most experts attributing the snub to the Lions' dismal winless season. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. [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. On the headset, Chadwick was talking over options with his offensive coordinator, Paul Etheridge, who was in the press box high above the field. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. 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. In fact, he was so talented he actually beat out Calvin Johnson for Georgia State Player of the Year in 2003. The NFL later admitted the referees should have penalized Wright for illegal batting. I would like to start by thanking the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this incredible recognition. [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. LeBron James High School Junior Stats: 57 receptions, 1,160 yards, 16 . [179][180][181][182] In Week 5, a 4217 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Johnson caught his 671st career pass, breaking Herman Moore's franchise record. [53][54], In 2016, Johnson was named to the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. [26] He earned first-team All-American honors for the 2005 season. 1 seed; Calvin Johnson breaks receiving record", "Most seasons with at least 1,600 receiving yards, NFL history", "Calvin Johnson: 117 yards down, 65 to go", "Calvin Johnson has the most receiving yards in a 5 game span ever", "Eli Manning returns to San Diego, jeering ensues", "By the numbers: Calvin Johnson's place in history after 329-yard game for Detroit Lions", "Detroit Lions Single-Season Receiving Leaders", "Calvin Johnson sets two franchise records", "Calvin Johnson has historical game for Detroit Lions", "Calvin Johnson proves once again there's no other receiver like him", "Calvin Johnson has 46th 100-yard game, moves into Top 10 all-time", "Most games with at least 150 receiving yards, Detroit Lions", "Most games with at least one receiving touchdown, Detroit Lions", "Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns, Detroit Lions", "Calvin Johnson, Ryan Lochte Among Athletes of 2016 'Dancing with the Stars' Cast", "Lindsay Arnold: 'Possible' to win 'DWTS' with Megatron", "Calvin Johnson finishes third on 'Dancing with the Stars', "Calvin Johnson wins preliminary approval for medical pot shop", "Former Detroit Lion Calvin Johnson gets thumbs up for Michigan marijuana shop", "Calvin Johnson joins Michigan marijuana trade association board", "Former Detroit Lions players announce partnership with Harvard to study marijuana", "Former Detroit Lion Calvin Johnson Jr. [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. [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. 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. Doing so changes your outlook and outcomes of situations when you look at things from this perspective. [152] In Week 7, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had nine receptions for 155 yards and two receiving touchdowns. [108] Schwartz ultimately revamped the entire Detroit offensive (and defensive) philosophieshiring Scott Linehan and Gunther Cunningham, respectively. My journey through the pain began to reshape my view of the world. Shawn Jefferson, my Detroit wide receiver coach: You always taught me to answer the bell, answer the door immediately when adversity knocks. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. The contract was worth up to US$64 million, with $27.2 in guaranteed money, making Johnson the highest-paid player in Lions history (since passed by quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh) and the highest-paid receiver (in guaranteed money) in the NFL. But my life's legacy is still being written. Whats not as evident when it comes to the 31-year-old head coach is his athleticism. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. But no matter how much I dominated, as the Legends here know, the pain never left. Mom, Arica Johnson, I'm thankful for your vision and drive. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. "I know it's there but it doesn't hurt," he said. [174] He finished the 2014 season with 71 receptions for 1,044 receiving yards and receiving eight touchdowns. [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. I try to make my words count. [32] In the following game, he had four receptions for 26 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 386 victory over Samford. [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. [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. [82] Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. Its a play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist High School, the launching pad for McVays football career. [62][63], Johnson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round as the second pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. Hall of Fame: Inducted as In these cases, the average was taken. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. 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. 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. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. Come on, Schwartz. 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