In fact, he was so talented he actually beat out Calvin Johnson for Georgia State Player of the Year in 2003. 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. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. 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. [131][132] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. [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. Do you have a blog? [162] Johnson was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl, but an injury forced him to withdraw. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. I'd like to give you some recognition. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. [234] The couple currently resides in Detroit. I'm thankful thankful for each and every one of you. Chadwick spotted him, stormed over, and lit into his quarterback with the fury of an exploding sun. [233] They were married in June 2016. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. I ain't crying. [100] Johnson ended his first game with Culpepper at quarterback with two receptions for 92 yards in a 3814 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. McVay insisted he could make it work, and Chadwick and Etheridge didnt have better answers. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. BATS/THROWS . Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. Hall of Fame: Inducted as In high school, Calvin Johnson finished his junior year with 40 receptions for 736 years and 8 touchdowns. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. We had a great team around him, but Sean made it go.. [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. 19 and 1 mos. *****Sean McVay descends from football royalty; his grandfather John helped build the San Francisco 49ers Montana-Young-Rice dynasty. The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. [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. Because that's where all good things come from. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. Height: 6-5 Weight: 236. [32] In the following game, he had four receptions for 26 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 386 victory over Samford. [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. What's the number on his jersey? He was part of the Class of 2018. [73] The Lions, being told by the league that Johnson would have to skip the minicamp to attend, rescheduled the camp to accommodate Johnson. [10] He attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia, and was a letterman in football and a baseball standout. As many of you know, I'm not one for many words. 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. Rams' head coach Sean McVay won the 2003 Georgia High School Player of the Year Award, while playing quarterback for Marist High School. The ball went through his hand every single play. And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this particular kid. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. 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. 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. Good evening, everybody. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. [68][69], Johnson attended Reebok's NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. "I was taking Vicodin twice a game just to get through the game. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. Calvin Johnson is on Instagram at megatron. Calvin Johnson played 135 games over his career. [22] In the next game, he had six receptions for 114 receiving yards in a 2721 victory over North Carolina. [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. He had a presence in that interview, and he had a presence on the field.. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. Picture a Friday Night Lights-esque scene, Marist in the third round of the 2003 Georgia 4A playoffs, facing off on a cold night against Shaw, a behemoth of a high school from the southwest corner of the state. [125] In a Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers, Johnson had 11 receptions for a then career-best 244 receiving yards in a 4541 loss. Contact him at [email protected] or find him on Twitter or on Facebook. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. I also want to take a moment to share about a few people who have been instrumental to shaping my journey. 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. [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. [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. [43][44] Johnson had 178 receptions for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets. [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. All rights reserved. Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [122] In a Week 15 game against the Oakland Raiders, Johnson had nine receptions for 214 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 2827 victory. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: An elite private Roman Catholic institution tucked into the green suburbs of north Atlanta, Marist carries a bit of a football tradition of its own, with one state championship and six runner-up honors by the time McVay arrived on campus. [163] Johnson was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. And this right here, this is a good thing. Weve got McVay. . [178], Much like Week 1 in Chicago five years back, in Week 4 at Seattle, Johnson was involved in another controversial play. Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. College: Georgia Tech. 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. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. I would like to start by thanking the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this incredible recognition. [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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. [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. Chadwick walked off, took a breath, then came back and went in on McVay again. 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. 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 . Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Calvin Johnson on ESPN. 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. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. [133], On March 14, 2012, Johnson signed an eight-year extension worth US$132 million with the Detroit Lions, with US$60 million guaranteed, making Johnson the highest-paid receiver in the league. [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. [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. [174] He finished the 2014 season with 71 receptions for 1,044 receiving yards and receiving eight touchdowns. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. Why cant you see whats going on out there? On and on it went, a good 90 seconds. The two friends joined forces to take down the Shaw player and utterly failed. Calm. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. [3][11] His #81 was retired on October 22, 2010. [82] Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. [64][65][66] This is the highest a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket has ever been drafted. [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. Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. He was the first player in school history with 1,000 yards rushing and passing in consecutive years, leading Marist to a 14-1 record and a state title in 2003. Coach thinks Im hard of hearing., He shook it off! Chadwick recalls with a laugh. 7 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep, and first-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. But it was my second year when that Megatron mindset was born. He played for the Detroit Lions in jersey no. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. [62][63], Johnson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round as the second pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. [53] The "solar latrines" use the sun's rays to safely transform bacteria-laden waste into fertilizer. [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 went on to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the 2nd overall . 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 He had a few scholarship offers to . [183][184] In Week 6, Johnson caught six passes for 166 yards in an overtime 3734 victory over the Chicago Bears. [231] The Foundation hosts an annual camp calledCatching Dreams, which aims to help high school wide receivers. Thank you. 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). He ran right through us, Ashkouti recalls. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. [191][62], On March 8, 2016, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. [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. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. [188] Johnson finished the season with 88 receptions for 1,214 yards (13.8 average), and nine touchdowns, reaching 1,000-yards receiving for the sixth consecutive year, and seventh time in nine years. Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. I ain't crying. [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. It was such a sequence of events where I saw her faith in action. [36] In addition, Johnson's 186 receiving yards set a school record for receiving yards in a bowl game. [126] Johnson finished the season with 96 receptions for a league-leading 1,681 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. Position: WR. [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. 12 in the Southeast and No. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [106] Head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the offseason. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. [30][31] He started the season with seven receptions for 111 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1410 loss to Notre Dame. Thats what I see now on TV.. Hed be totally focused. 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. My legacy in sports has been solidified with no greater honor than standing before you today amongst these gentlemen. 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 Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. He went in for a go-ahead touchdown. Every week you showed up. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. McVay took it all in, then turned to the medical staff sitting nearby. [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 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. . [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. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. [152] In Week 7, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had nine receptions for 155 yards and two receiving touchdowns. 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. [172] In the 2420 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had five receptions for 85 receiving yards. Thank you for being a standup guy. Calvin Johnson ( #A681-903 ) < Previous Education Profile Next Education Profile > Counseling; Highest level of education 10th Grade . [127][128] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the league in receiving yards since Pat Studstill in 1966. McVays now in one of the most unforgiving occupations in America, one where millions offer you a critique on your job performance week by week, hour by hour, play by play. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [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. Calvin Johnson's Football Stats Career Var 17-18 Var 16-17 Var 15-16 Career Stats Calvin has played on 3 football teams covered by MaxPreps. Fast forward to 2012: Megatron broke Jerry Rice's single-season record of 1,848 receiving yards, and finished the season with 1,964 yards (approx. [3] On January 8, 2007, Johnson declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft, bypassing his senior season at Georgia Tech. In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had ten receptions for 152 receiving yards in the 2320 victory. [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. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. [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. Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. [198], On August 30, 2016, Johnson was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. 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. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. [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. [13], As a freshman in 2004, Johnson was an immediate contributor. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn. [226] As part of the partnership, Johnson and Sims announced a six-figure donation to the International Phytomedicines and Medical Cannabis Institute at Harvard. [60], Johnson surprised many when he weighed in at 239 pounds at the combine although he claims that this season he played "at about 235 and I got up to 238" and that his weight was not a problem. 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