36, Round 4 trade-up, Rams grade out poorly in NFLPA's player-survey report card, 10 cornerbacks for Rams to watch at NFL combine, Peter King shares what he thinks the Rams could get for Jalen Ramsey, Rams are in a tough spot with Allen Robinson heading into 2023, Rams 2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Hendon Hooker (QB, Tennessee), 5 safeties for Rams to watch at NFL combine, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Johnson played in 135 career games for the Lions with 130 starts. Two-time All-State. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. He had 731 catches for 11,619 yards and scored 84 touchdowns. Johnson was born to Calvin Johnson Sr. and Arica Johnson on September 29, 1985, in Newnan, Georgia. Every week you showed up. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. [235], Johnson is a Christian. [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. Chadwick spotted him, stormed over, and lit into his quarterback with the fury of an exploding sun. Before attending Miami University in Ohio,he was an outstanding high schoolquarterback at Marist in Georgia. In high school, Calvin Johnson finished his junior year with 40 receptions for 736 years and 8 touchdowns. Thank you for being a standup guy. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Egg Harbor Township High School. [9], Johnson was 6 feet tall in middle school, and 6 feet 4 inches as a sophomore in high school. That was ridiculous, McVay told the Los Angeles Times. 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 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. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. [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. Johnson went on to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the 2nd overall . In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. Late in the game, Marist was down four points, hopes for a state championship flickering and fading. [143] Johnson was also named a starter for the NFC in the Pro Bowl played in Honolulu, Hawaii. Come on. [32] In the following game, he had four receptions for 26 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 386 victory over Samford. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. 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. Published: Jan 06, 2014 at 08:29 AM. Following the season he declared for the NBA draft. 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. And I want to say thank you to each and every one of you. These relationships and friendships will last a lifetime. [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. 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. Thats what I see now on TV.. As a high school senior QB in Marist, Georgia, McVay rushed for over 1,000 yards and passed for over 1,000 yards while leading his team to state championship. [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. NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 [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. 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. 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. . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. 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. "I was on meds the rest of the season," he said. [45][57] He was regarded as the best athlete to come out of the draft and was the #1 player on most draft boards. 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. 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. 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. [117] [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. Calvin Johnson ( #A681-903 ) < Previous Education Profile Next Education Profile > Counseling; Highest level of education 10th Grade . [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. 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. Lets go Wham Naked.. [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. 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. You couldnt shake him.. 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. Matt Millen, the team's incumbent general manager and CEO since 2001, was terminated on September 24, 2008. 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. In 2012, he set the NFL season record for receiving yards. We had a great team around him, but Sean made it go.. Stats Gamelogs Splits Transactions 100-Yard Receiving. [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). [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. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. Calvin Johnson career stats, NFL records. 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. It was now third-and-long, and Marist head coach Alan Chadwick called a timeout. Career Stats Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. [114] In Week 8, against the Washington Redskins, he had nine receptions for 101 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 3725 victory. September 29,1985 [17] In the next week's game against Virginia, he had five receptions for 108 receiving yards in the 3010 loss. Your motto was my offseason mantra: Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. [198], On August 30, 2016, Johnson was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. [73] The Lions, being told by the league that Johnson would have to skip the minicamp to attend, rescheduled the camp to accommodate Johnson. Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. We present them here for purely educational purposes. What the hells wrong with you? Chadwick screamed. He was a coach on the field. He played for the Detroit Lions in jersey no. 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 . It was such a sequence of events where I saw her faith in action. [87], In 2008, Johnson said he could "still feel" the lower-back injury that bothered him throughout his rookie season. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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[220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. To my beautiful, lovely wife: You brought balance to our demanding worlds. As the running backs hammered into the line, drawing all 11 Shaw defenders their way, McVay paused. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. So I've decided to share with you some things that matter to me most this evening, and those are moments, people and legacies. And I remember Sean, a little guy, with his shaved head and his fair skin sitting in an interview with the coaches, highlighting tape. [174] He finished the 2014 season with 71 receptions for 1,044 receiving yards and receiving eight touchdowns. 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. 7 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep, and first-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. [97] With Williams gone and starting quarterback Jon Kitna lost to injury for the season, the Texans defense had little to do to stop the Lions' offense but shut down Johnson, winning the game 2821. [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. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. [152] In Week 7, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had nine receptions for 155 yards and two receiving touchdowns. 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. 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. [53] The "solar latrines" use the sun's rays to safely transform bacteria-laden waste into fertilizer. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! [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 ended the game with six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. Its a play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist High School, the launching pad for McVays football career. 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. Weve got McVay. . [22] In the next game, he had six receptions for 114 receiving yards in a 2721 victory over North Carolina. Confident. You were the precedent. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has always expressed an interest in finishing his degree at Georgia Tech. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. Calvin Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Calvin Johnson Calvin Johnson Jr. (Megatron) Position: WR 6-5 , 237lb (196cm, 107kg) Born: September 29 in Tyrone, GA (Age: 37-151d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 6x Pro Bowl 3x All-Pro HOF All-2010s Team 81 SUMMARY Career G 135 AV 94 Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [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. Sean McVay once beat Calvin Johnson for high school Player of the Year Schedule Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts. In these cases, the average was taken. 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. [115] In Week 10, against the Buffalo Bills, he had ten receptions for 128 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1412 loss. 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. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. [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. Chadwick walked off, took a breath, then came back and went in on McVay again. Your energy is contagious, and I am grateful to call you friend. 4 wide receiver and No. Born: The Lions lost the game by a score of 1914. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. [171] The Lions finished with a 115 record and earned a playoff spot in the Wild Card Round. [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. He needed the medication to help him play with a bone bruise in his back. Her spirit leads her, her drive pushes her to be the best at everything she touches. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. Calvin Johnson Jr. (born September 29, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. [7][8] Johnson's mother holds a Doctor of Education. [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. Show Your Pride, Shop Shop Gear Because I already did the work for it". [129] The Lions finished with a 106 record, finished second in the NFC North, and earned a playoff berth. So the War Eagles lined up in a wishbone, their usual triple-option formation. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. My journey through life in sports has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy. 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. My big sister Shay, Erica, Erica LaShay Johnson oh, Johnson, my bad, my bad, you got me. [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. 18 and 6 mos. In my first year in the NFL, I suffered a serious back injury. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Axtell High School. [23] The game featured Georgia Tech having two 100-yard receivers in the same game for the sixth time in school history, Johnson and Damarius Bilbo, who had 131. I would also like to congratulate the Class of 2020 as well as my fellow Class of 2021. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. Wham Naked was a risky play, especially this late in the game. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. Hes got a looseness, a confidence about him, a knack for calling the right play at the right time, Chadwick said. [109] Detroit held the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, and selected quarterback Matthew Stafford out of the University of Georgia. But no matter how much I dominated, as the Legends here know, the pain never left. [25] In the following game, against North Carolina State, he recorded a collegiate career-best ten receptions for 130 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1714 loss. [194][195] His 5,137 receiving yards from 2011 to 2013 are the most by any player over a three-year stretch in NFL history. [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. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns. 19 and 1 mos. But all things come from above, and every time I scored that touchdown, all I did was point up to the sky. McVay, the teams quarterback, cornerback and occasional punter, had driven the War Eagles down to within sight of the Shaw end zone, but had run up hard against the defense on two straight plays. In typical McVay fashion, he deflected praise from that season on his teammates, saying he won the award because of the teams success. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. It also motivated me to be someone who was focused on making a change on the issue. [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. [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. Two most recent educational accomplishments N/A Educational Tips. 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. 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. 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. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. McVays on-field heroics ended with that state championship. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. There are so many people living in our world with pain right now, and I want to speak to you for a moment. [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. [236] Johnson was part of a weekly Bible study group with other Lions players. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. He was tabbed the No. [226] As part of the partnership, Johnson and Sims announced a six-figure donation to the International Phytomedicines and Medical Cannabis Institute at Harvard. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. [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. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. The ball went through his hand every single play. The NFL later admitted the referees should have penalized Wright for illegal batting. [27] He also earned All-ACC honors for the second straight year and was a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. 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. [233] They were married in June 2016. [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. And this right here, this is a good thing. [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. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. [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. [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. [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. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. You're such a kind spirit, and I admire the way you love on our boys, our handsome little boys unconditionally. This gave the Lions their first victory of the season after an 05 start. [67] The next day, the Detroit Tigers invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. [183][184] In Week 6, Johnson caught six passes for 166 yards in an overtime 3734 victory over the Chicago Bears. I try to make my words count. "[89], Johnson and the Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons on the road on September 7, 2008, in the season opener at the Georgia Dome. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. 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. [62][63], Johnson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round as the second pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. DUNWOODY, Ga. When Sean McVay writes his autobiography, he should title it Wham Naked. He wont, but he ought to, because Wham Naked is the play that vaulted McVay from a high school field to the Super Bowl sideline. Back and name every single play 1985, in Newnan, Georgia right at. To visit him in Los Angeles Times you for a moment when I know my time this! 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