But my life's legacy is still being written. Do you have a blog? 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. [143] Johnson was also named a starter for the NFC in the Pro Bowl played in Honolulu, Hawaii. "I know it's there but it doesn't hurt," he said. [175] Johnson and Golden Tate became the Lions' first duo to reach 1,000 yards apiece in the same season since Roy Williams and Mike Furrey in 2006. [220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. Hed be totally focused. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. [15] On October 16, against Duke, he had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 247 victory. 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. 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. Needless to say, aSuper Bowl title would top a state championship and even player of the year in Georgia. Lets go Wham Naked.. As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. Youre too old!: Watch Pats Edelman motivate Brady Cowboys WR makes damning claim against team Raiders star mocks clowns on TV after being criticized Suns stadium debate sparked between shooter, victim, the one that McVay called in the NFC championship down 13-0, Youre too old!: Watch Pats Edelman motivate Brady, Cowboys WR makes damning claim against team, Raiders star mocks clowns on TV after being criticized, Suns stadium debate sparked between shooter, victim. I try to make my words count. There are so many people living in our world with pain right now, and I want to speak to you for a moment. [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. [127][128] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the league in receiving yards since Pat Studstill in 1966. [168] Against the Bears, he had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3417 victory. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. I want you to know Michigan is our home, Detroit is our city and Lions fans are our pride. [103] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns since Terry Barr in 1963. That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. The NFL later admitted the referees should have penalized Wright for illegal batting. He had a presence in that interview, and he had a presence on the field.. He was tabbed the No. It's truly an honor to be standing before you this evening celebrating this incredible moment. Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. [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. Some kids have a gift for football, and some dont, Etheridge says. Ask this person to write to us . Come on, Schwartz. PITCHING STATS LAST OCCURRENCE; Inn. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. [3] By the time he was a junior, he was ranked as within the top 10 wide receivers and the top 100 players in the nation by almost every writer. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Why cant you see whats going on out there? On and on it went, a good 90 seconds. The closer the day drew to kickoff, teammates would see a change come over McVay. [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. But no matter how much I dominated, as the Legends here know, the pain never left. Weve got McVay. . [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. 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. Please stand, all my teammates and coaches. 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. Check out Calvin Johnson's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing track & field and football at Fort Collins High School. I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. September 29,1985 Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. You're such a kind spirit, and I admire the way you love on our boys, our handsome little boys unconditionally. [135] Johnson started off the season with six receptions for 111 yards in a 2723 victory over the St. Louis Rams. 0 Points Upvote Downvote Written by Jami Thompson Calvin Johnson is on Instagram at megatron. [172] In the 2420 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had five receptions for 85 receiving yards. [3][11] His #81 was retired on October 22, 2010. I would also like to congratulate the Class of 2020 as well as my fellow Class of 2021. Thank you. 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. NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. Late in the game, Marist was down four points, hopes for a state championship flickering and fading. [29], Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. 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. Mom, Arica Johnson, I'm thankful for your vision and drive. 123 yards per game). [91] During Week 2 versus the Green Bay Packers, he had two key touchdowns late in the game, which sparked a large comeback, though the Lions eventually lost the game, 4825. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. Johnson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds in a victory over Auburn. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/01/06/nfl-los-angeles-rams-sean-mcvay-calvin-johnson-player-of-the-year-high-school/, Watch Sean McVay dominate as dual-threat QB in high school highlights, Rams 7-round mock draft: TE at No. He ranks first in school history in career receiving yards, second in receptions, first in touchdown receptions, and first in career 100-yard receiving games with 13. [173], Johnson was named to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl, the most by any Lion since Barry Sanders was named to ten consecutive Pro Bowls. He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. [109] Detroit held the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, and selected quarterback Matthew Stafford out of the University of Georgia. 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. [3], Johnson attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he played for head coach Chan Gailey's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 2004 to 2006. 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Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. [126] Johnson finished the season with 96 receptions for a league-leading 1,681 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. As many of you know, I'm not one for many words. Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. Or write about sports? Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. [9], Johnson was 6 feet tall in middle school, and 6 feet 4 inches as a sophomore in high school. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. 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. *****No matter how far we travel in life, were never all that far from our high-school selves, and McVays closest friends dont have to think hard to pick out the similarities between their onetime teammate and the wunderkind NFL head coach. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. That was the kind of leader he was. For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. 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. [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. [62][196] On February 6, 2021, Johnson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. He was part of the Class of 2018. [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. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Egg Harbor Township High School. [30][31] He started the season with seven receptions for 111 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1410 loss to Notre Dame. [95], On October 14, before the Week 6 trade deadline, Roy Williams was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a first, a third and a seventh-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, making Johnson the Lions' starting wide receiver and the last big threat on the offense. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. For those who are out there suffering in silence and living in pain, for those who feel there's no hope for better days, with my partnerships I'm committed to helping people elevate their wellness. Because I already did the work for it". [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. 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. "I was on meds the rest of the season," he said. Calvin Johnson High School Junior Stats: 40 receptions, 736 yards, 8 touchdowns. He needed the medication to help him play with a bone bruise in his back. [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. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. And I'm honored to be partnered with Harvard University, Dr. Wilfred Ngwa, Johns Hopkins and other institutions to help address the global disparities and bring validated solutions to people everywhere. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. [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. [189] Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth consecutive year, but he declined to attend. [222], 1 Score given by guest judge Pitbull.2 Score given by guest judge Idina Menzel, In February 2019, Johnson and his wife Brittney were granted preliminary approval to open a medical cannabis dispensary in Michigan. [100] Johnson ended his first game with Culpepper at quarterback with two receptions for 92 yards in a 3814 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Doing so changes your outlook and outcomes of situations when you look at things from this perspective. 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. [92] Despite the Lions' failures and the fact that five different quarterbacks played during the year, Johnson finished as one of the strongest wide receivers statistically for the 2008 season, finishing fifth in receiving yards (1,331) and 7th in receiving yards per game (83.2), and leading the league in receiving touchdowns (12), despite the fact that the entire Lions team only passed for 18 touchdowns. But I was OK with this because I left it all on the field and enjoyed every moment. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. [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. [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. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns. [234] The couple currently resides in Detroit. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [174] He finished the 2014 season with 71 receptions for 1,044 receiving yards and receiving eight touchdowns. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [24] He entered his 2006 season in the running for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. [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. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. Right out of college, he took a job with Jon Gruden in Tampa, worked his way through the Redskins organization, then in a surprise to absolutely no one who knew him way back when became the youngest head coach in NFL history when he snared a job with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. Your motto was my offseason mantra: Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. 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. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. My big sister Shay, Erica, Erica LaShay Johnson oh, Johnson, my bad, my bad, you got me. You know me, I can be a little rough around the edges, but your grace and smooth touch, it keeps us in balance. From College Park to Tyrone, from Atlanta to Detroit, I want you to know that I know who you are, I know what you've done and I know how you've impacted me. [67] The next day, the Detroit Tigers invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. 18 and 6 mos. In my first year in the NFL, I suffered a serious back injury. [171] The Lions finished with a 115 record and earned a playoff spot in the Wild Card Round. 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. Hes got a looseness, a confidence about him, a knack for calling the right play at the right time, Chadwick said. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. Sean McVay once beat Calvin Johnson for high school player of the year Trophies, touchdowns and 'Wham Naked': The legend of Sean McVay Jay Busbee January 24, 2019, 2:33 PM (Illustration. In these cases, the average was taken. [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. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. Britt, Mom, Dad, Shay, Wali, Suray, Ari, David and Cam, Big David, Granddad and my boys, Caleb, Calvin and Carter, and all my family that I have here and friends: I love you all dearly. Ronnie Walker, my high school head coach at Sandy Creek High School: You saw things in me that I didn't see in myself. [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. [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. ____ Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: [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". [53][54], In 2016, Johnson was named to the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. Ridgeland 60 Murrah 72 Johnson took five weeks off after the 2007 season and was taking part in the Lions' offseason program. On the headset, Chadwick was talking over options with his offensive coordinator, Paul Etheridge, who was in the press box high above the field. [122] This performance gave Johnson eight touchdown receptions through the first four games of the season and tied Cris Carter for most consecutive games with multiple touchdown receptions with four. 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. 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. Stats Gamelogs Splits Transactions 100-Yard Receiving. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this particular kid. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. He was a coach on the field. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [82] Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. He played for the Detroit Lions in jersey no. One of the more defining moments for me came early in my career. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! [113] In Week 6, against the New York Giants, he had five receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2820 loss. I ain't crying. Player in 2021 Calvin Johnson ( #A681-903 ) < Previous Education Profile Next Education Profile > Counseling; Highest level of education 10th Grade . These plants, primitive in nature, provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids. 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. [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. Every week you showed up. [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. [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. [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. Matt Millen, the team's incumbent general manager and CEO since 2001, was terminated on September 24, 2008. [164], Johnson started the 2014 season off strong with seven receptions for 164 yards and two receiving touchdowns in a 3514 victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. High School: Sandy Creek (GA), Drafted: 1st round (2nd player overall) in 2007 by Detroit. [155] In this same game, Johnson tied Lance Alworth for the most career games with at least 200 yards receiving with five. [20] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. 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