[159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. [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. 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. And I want to say thank you to each and every one of you. [24] On September 24, against Virginia Tech, he had five receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 517 loss. 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. 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. Calm. Join our linker program. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. [103] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns since Terry Barr in 1963. Please stand, all my teammates and coaches. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Some kids have a gift for football, and some dont, Etheridge says. 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. 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. [156] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown receptions. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [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. 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. Thats what I see now on TV.. [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. 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. 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. [178], Much like Week 1 in Chicago five years back, in Week 4 at Seattle, Johnson was involved in another controversial play. But my life's legacy is still being written. [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. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has always expressed an interest in finishing his degree at Georgia Tech. 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. [112], In the season opener against the Chicago Bears, Johnson caught a pass with 31 seconds left in regulation in the end zone for what looked like a game-winning touchdown. 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. As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. Ridgeland 60 Murrah 72 I try to make my words count. 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. 123 yards per game). [20] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. [115] In Week 10, against the Buffalo Bills, he had ten receptions for 128 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1412 loss. But what most don't know is the road to recovery from that back injury that year and the physical and mental pain that I played through well into my career. [64][65][66] This is the highest a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket has ever been drafted. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Matt Millen, the team's incumbent general manager and CEO since 2001, was terminated on September 24, 2008. [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. "[89], Johnson and the Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons on the road on September 7, 2008, in the season opener at the Georgia Dome. [232], Johnson became engaged to long-time girlfriend Brittney McNorton in March 2015. [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. [189] Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth consecutive year, but he declined to attend. 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. [43][44] Johnson had 178 receptions for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. 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. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. My journey through the pain began to reshape my view of the world. But I was OK with this because I left it all on the field and enjoyed every moment. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. Megatron is a nickname for Calvin Johnson. Published: Jan 06, 2014 at 08:29 AM. In typical McVay fashion, he deflected praise from that season on his teammates, saying he won the award because of the teams success. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 18 and 6 mos. [30][31] He started the season with seven receptions for 111 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1410 loss to Notre Dame. [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. My mindset born from once being told I have little potential. [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. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. [33] Against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Toyota Gator Bowl, Johnson had nine catches for a collegiate-career best 186 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, albeit in a 3835 loss. 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 [168] Against the Bears, he had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3417 victory. 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. [41][42] In his collegiate career, Johnson made a case for being the greatest Georgia Tech player of all time. High School: Sandy Creek (GA), Drafted: 1st round (2nd player overall) in 2007 by Detroit. BATS/THROWS . 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View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 (27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). He went in for a go-ahead touchdown. [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. [176][177] Johnson was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Skip to main content But I dont think anybody would have sat up there and said, We think Sean is a better player than Calvin Johnson, McVay said. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. 12 in the Southeast and No. Chadwick spotted him, stormed over, and lit into his quarterback with the fury of an exploding sun. 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. He had 731 catches for 11,619 yards and scored 84 touchdowns. And this motivated me to do the same thing for you. 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. [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. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. 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. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Do you have a sports website? [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. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. I stayed hurt the whole season, probably because I was trying to come back too soon. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. [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. He racked up 713 catches, 11,619 receiving yards and 83 receiving touchdowns during his . The Lions offered to pay Johnson $500,000 a year for three years to show up and speak at team events and donate an additional $100,000 to a charity of his choice, but he did not accept the offer, stating "they need to figure out a way to do it and not have me work for it. 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. 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. Come on. [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. 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. Its OK, he said. [53][54], In 2016, Johnson was named to the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 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. McVay jogged to the sideline. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. These plants, primitive in nature, provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids. He was just looking right through us.. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. 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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. [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. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. [5] Coach thinks Im hard of hearing., He shook it off! Chadwick recalls with a laugh. To my beautiful, lovely wife: You brought balance to our demanding worlds. Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. And this right here, this is a good thing. Hed be totally focused. I ain't crying. [121] In Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys, Johnson helped rally the Lions from a 24-point deficit to a 3430 victory by catching two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, including a famous catch in which Johnson beat the Cowboys' triple coverage in the end zone. 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. Good evening, everybody. [15] On October 16, against Duke, he had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 247 victory. Georgia Tech In my first year in the NFL, I suffered a serious back injury. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Egg Harbor Township High School. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). Because moments, people and legacy matters. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? [9], Johnson was 6 feet tall in middle school, and 6 feet 4 inches as a sophomore in high school. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. 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. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. [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. [145] Johnson finished the season leading the league in receptions (122) and receiving yards (1,964). In these cases, the average was taken. [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. [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). [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: [100] Johnson ended his first game with Culpepper at quarterback with two receptions for 92 yards in a 3814 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. 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. [198], On August 30, 2016, Johnson was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this particular kid. 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