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. That was the kind of leader he was. It was such a sequence of events where I saw her faith in action. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! [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. 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. My journey through the pain began to reshape my view of the world. The pain began to take a toll on my body and my quality of life, and it wasn't getting any better. So I've decided to share with you some things that matter to me most this evening, and those are moments, people and legacies. [9], Johnson was 6 feet tall in middle school, and 6 feet 4 inches as a sophomore in high school. 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. [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. [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. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. [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. He had a few scholarship offers to . To all my teammates and coaches over all the levels I played, could you please stand for a second. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. [51][52] Johnson chose the latter, as he wanted to help the less fortunate. 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. [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. [34][35] In the game, he passed Jonathan Smith for the school record for receiving yards in a single season and also moved past Kelly Campbell to be the school's all-time leader in receiving yards for a career. [43][44] Johnson had 178 receptions for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets. You were able to take our parents' best attributes and principles and turn them into a living example of success for all of us to follow. For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. That was ridiculous, McVay told the Los Angeles Times. Her spirit leads her, her drive pushes her to be the best at everything she touches. Calvin Johnson has never won a Super Bowl. [14] In the following game, against Clemson, he had eight receptions for 127 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2824 victory. [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. [111] Johnson finished the 2009 season with 67 receptions, 984 yards, and five touchdowns, while missing two games. 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. Following the season he declared for the NBA draft. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Im not sure he heard a word any of us were saying, Ashkouti says. [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. He made his collegiate debut against Samford and had two receptions for 45 receiving yards in the 287 victory. Calvin Johnson is on Instagram at megatron. [113] In Week 6, against the New York Giants, he had five receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2820 loss. [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. Love you, babe. 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. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. 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. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 (27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. [165] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of action after Week 5. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. My big sister Shay, Erica, Erica LaShay Johnson oh, Johnson, my bad, my bad, you got me. Some kids have a gift for football, and some dont, Etheridge says. The Lions lost the game by a score of 1914. NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. . [86] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Its a play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist High School, the launching pad for McVays football career. [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. [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. I ain't crying. [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. [152] In Week 7, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had nine receptions for 155 yards and two receiving touchdowns. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. [7][8] Johnson's mother holds a Doctor of Education. So the War Eagles lined up in a wishbone, their usual triple-option formation. Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Come on, Jim. I stayed hurt the whole season, probably because I was trying to come back too soon. 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 . 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. NCAA Northwestern (NCAA) French Camp Academy (HS) Pos ATH; Height 5-11; Weight 180; Timeline; Prospect Info. I also want to take a moment to share about a few people who have been instrumental to shaping my journey. And this right here, this is a good thing. Shawn Jefferson, my Detroit wide receiver coach: You always taught me to answer the bell, answer the door immediately when adversity knocks. 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. [193] Since Johnson was drafted by the Lions with the second overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, no player had more receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and 100-yard games (46) than Johnson through the 2015 season. Calvin Johnson played 135 games over his career. [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". Ronnie Walker, my high school head coach at Sandy Creek High School: You saw things in me that I didn't see in myself. [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. [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. Two most recent educational accomplishments N/A Educational Tips. I'd like to give you some recognition. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Calvin Johnson was born on September 29, 1985. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. And not even a blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen her spirit. The team was playing a far-inferior opponent We were at least four touchdowns better than them, Chadwick recalls but the War Eagles werent putting in a dominant effort. [82] Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. But it was my second year when that Megatron mindset was born. [109] Detroit held the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, and selected quarterback Matthew Stafford out of the University of Georgia. 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. 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. Two-time All-State. 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. Thank you for being a standup guy. And when they left, wed look at each other and wed say, Were going to be fine. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. [135] Johnson started off the season with six receptions for 111 yards in a 2723 victory over the St. Louis Rams. There are so many people living in our world with pain right now, and I want to speak to you for a moment. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. [236] Johnson was part of a weekly Bible study group with other Lions players. 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. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. [220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. Johnson was born to Calvin Johnson Sr. and Arica Johnson on September 29, 1985, in Newnan, Georgia. 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. To my beautiful, lovely wife: You brought balance to our demanding worlds. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. Hes got a looseness, a confidence about him, a knack for calling the right play at the right time, Chadwick said. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? Linebacker K. J. Wright then batted the ball out of the end zone for a touchback. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. [117] Every week you showed up. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. [2] Johnson ran a 4.35 and wowed scouts with his jump drill results, his receiving skills, and his 11ft 7 in (3.53 m) broad jump, which was the "best broad jump I can ever remember an NFL prospect having," according to Gil Brandt. [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. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. And I want to say thank you to each and every one of you. Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. [10] He attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia, and was a letterman in football and a baseball standout. [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. What's the number on his jersey? Confident. 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. [24] On September 24, against Virginia Tech, he had five receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 517 loss. [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. 15 player in the nation by TheInsiders.com, and named to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Rivals 100 by Rivals.com, TheInsiders.com Hot 100, the SuperPrep All-America 275, and the Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team. The ball went through his hand every single play. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. [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. [131][132] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. 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. 4 wide receiver and No. ____ Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Your motto was my offseason mantra: Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. Published: Jan 06, 2014 at 08:29 AM. You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. [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. Come on. But going into that second year, despite dealing with the pain and the back injury, I made up my mind that I was going to be the best, most dominant receiver in the NFL every time I stepped onto the football field. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. Needless to say, aSuper Bowl title would top a state championship and even player of the year in Georgia. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Egg Harbor Township High School. And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this particular kid. [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. "[89], Johnson and the Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons on the road on September 7, 2008, in the season opener at the Georgia Dome. 12 in the Southeast and No. [68][69], Johnson attended Reebok's NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. 37 in the nation by Rivals.com, the No. 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. 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. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. [137] In Week 6, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had six receptions for 135 yards in the 2623 victory. [36] In addition, Johnson's 186 receiving yards set a school record for receiving yards in a bowl game. Megatron is a nickname for Calvin Johnson. *****Sean McVay descends from football royalty; his grandfather John helped build the San Francisco 49ers Montana-Young-Rice dynasty. [17] In the next week's game against Virginia, he had five receptions for 108 receiving yards in the 3010 loss. I ain't crying. It also motivated me to be someone who was focused on making a change on the issue. [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. You, and all those around you, I appreciate the support you've shown my family over all the years, and I'm grateful to have had you and your team in my family, in my life. [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. 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. [20] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. He would go on to play for Miami of Ohio, and while he had the potential to be a Julian Edelman-esque fireplug receiver, injuries cut short the last of his football dreams. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. He ended the game with six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. 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. [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. Your energy is contagious, and I am grateful to call you friend. [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. And this motivated me to do the same thing for you. The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. [106] Head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the offseason. [171] The Lions finished with a 115 record and earned a playoff spot in the Wild Card Round. Although Johnson finished tenth in the Heisman voting, he won the Biletnikoff as the best college wide receiver. MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. He left for the NFL after his junior season. [176][177] Johnson was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Player in 2021 Doing so changes your outlook and outcomes of situations when you look at things from this perspective. [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. Check out Calvin Johnson's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing track & field and football at Fort Collins High School. You know me, I can be a little rough around the edges, but your grace and smooth touch, it keeps us in balance. 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