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. Love you, babe. [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. Show Your Pride, Shop Shop Gear [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. [41][42] In his collegiate career, Johnson made a case for being the greatest Georgia Tech player of all time. [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. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Calvin Johnson on ESPN. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. *****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. Finally, he was tabbed to the AJC's preseason Super 11. *****Sean McVay descends from football royalty; his grandfather John helped build the San Francisco 49ers Montana-Young-Rice dynasty. NCAA Northwestern (NCAA) French Camp Academy (HS) Pos ATH; Height 5-11; Weight 180; Timeline; Prospect Info. As the running backs hammered into the line, drawing all 11 Shaw defenders their way, McVay paused. 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. 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. Calvin Johnson Jr. (born September 29, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Some kids have a gift for football, and some dont, Etheridge says. [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 was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Skip to main content Whats not as evident when it comes to the 31-year-old head coach is his athleticism. [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. . Do you have a sports website? There are so many people living in our world with pain right now, and I want to speak to you for a moment. Coach, McVay said. [36] In addition, Johnson's 186 receiving yards set a school record for receiving yards in a bowl game. Because I already did the work for it". McVay took it all in, then turned to the medical staff sitting nearby. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. It also motivated me to be someone who was focused on making a change on the issue. inTyrone,GA, College: 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 . 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. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. [162] Johnson was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl, but an injury forced him to withdraw. Confident. He was tabbed the No. [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. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Axtell High School. In 2012, he set the NFL season record for receiving yards. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. You loved me and my family unconditionally over these 15 years. 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. Calvin Johnson played 135 games over his career. Thank you. My legacy in sports has been solidified with no greater honor than standing before you today amongst these gentlemen. He had a presence in that interview, and he had a presence on the field.. You're such a kind spirit, and I admire the way you love on our boys, our handsome little boys unconditionally. And I want you to know they've helped carry me to this moment right here. [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. [83][84] The nickname caught on well with fans. Right about now, the Los Angeles Rams have to be feeling the same way. He has said on multiple occasions that things between him and his former team will never be made right until then and has gone on to say that ownership views the team's players as "pawns". 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. [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. [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. Find out more. So I've decided to share with you some things that matter to me most this evening, and those are moments, people and legacies. He was a coach on the field. 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. [32] In the following game, he had four receptions for 26 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 386 victory over Samford. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. [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. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. Calvin Johnson weighed 237 lbs (107 kg) when playing. 81. I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. [131][132] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. 12 in the Southeast and No. [3], Johnson was also rated as the best player in Georgia, No. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. The NFL later admitted the referees should have penalized Wright for illegal batting. The pain began to take a toll on my body and my quality of life, and it wasn't getting any better. [115] In Week 10, against the Buffalo Bills, he had ten receptions for 128 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1412 loss. The ball went through his hand every single play. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. [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. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. [176][177] Johnson was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. He ended the game with six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. It was such a sequence of events where I saw her faith in action. [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. 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. Height: 6-5 Weight: 236. In these cases, the average was taken. 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. [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. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. 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. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. I ain't crying. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. The two friends joined forces to take down the Shaw player and utterly failed. [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. [220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. Calvin Johnson is on Instagram at megatron. That year, he edged out Sandy Creek High School wide . [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. 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. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. [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. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. 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. [98], Johnson set a career-high for receptions in a game during the Week-9 match-up against the Lions' division rivals, the Chicago Bears, with eight receptions that garnered 94 yards and one touchdown, but still lost the game 2723. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. Anderson accumulated 40 of those yards in overtime. [236] Johnson was part of a weekly Bible study group with other Lions players. 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. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. To all my teammates and coaches over all the levels I played, could you please stand for a second. He was part of the Class of 2018. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [103] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns since Terry Barr in 1963. 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. [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. [171] The Lions finished with a 115 record and earned a playoff spot in the Wild Card Round. [118] He was selected to the first Pro Bowl of his career. 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. I love you. Published: Jan 06, 2014 at 08:29 AM. Good evening, everybody. [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. 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. [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. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. [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. [29], Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. [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. [12], Johnson was rated among the nation's top 10 wide receivers and top 100 players by virtually every recruiting analyst. Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. [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. 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 Stats Gamelogs Splits Transactions 100-Yard Receiving. What the hells wrong with you? Chadwick screamed. [137] In Week 6, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had six receptions for 135 yards in the 2623 victory. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. [230] The foundation's goals include dedication to education, training, and social development of at-risk youth and providing financial aide to various community organizations. All rights reserved. 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. [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. Career Capsule Enshrinement Speech McVay jogged to the sideline. 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. [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. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. [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. 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. MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. [5] CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; MAXPREPS; FOLLOW MAXPREPS. [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. [136] In Week 3, against the Tennessee Titans, he had 10 receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown in the 4441 loss. Born: *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. [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. In high school, Calvin Johnson finished his junior year with 40 receptions for 736 years and 8 touchdowns. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. It is an incredible honor and privilege to join such a distinct class as we head into Canton together. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. You couldnt shake him.. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Or write about sports? [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. I stayed hurt the whole season, probably because I was trying to come back too soon. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. 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. [7][8] Johnson's mother holds a Doctor of Education. 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. [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. There are so many people who have been instrumental to my being here in this special moment that time will not allow me to recognize. Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. 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. 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. Calvin Johnson High School Junior Stats: 40 receptions, 736 yards, 8 touchdowns. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. "[89], Johnson and the Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons on the road on September 7, 2008, in the season opener at the Georgia Dome. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. [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. My journey through life in sports has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy. And I remember Sean, a little guy, with his shaved head and his fair skin sitting in an interview with the coaches, highlighting tape. 0 Points Upvote Downvote Written by Jami Thompson [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 fact, he was so talented he actually beat out Calvin Johnson for Georgia State Player of the Year in 2003. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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For McVay, who would spend late nights after practice eating game tape on his next opponent with his father, it was a pure distillation of the focus and drive that his coaches had observed in him more than a decade before. "I was on meds the rest of the season," he said. That was ridiculous, McVay told the Los Angeles Times. [127][128] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the league in receiving yards since Pat Studstill in 1966. [135] Johnson started off the season with six receptions for 111 yards in a 2723 victory over the St. Louis Rams. [231] The Foundation hosts an annual camp calledCatching Dreams, which aims to help high school wide receivers. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. [106] Head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the offseason. My big sister Shay, Erica, Erica LaShay Johnson oh, Johnson, my bad, my bad, you got me. Join our linker program. [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. [62][63], Johnson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round as the second pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. [24] He entered his 2006 season in the running for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy. 37 in the nation by Rivals.com, the No. 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. . Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. Because that's where all good things come from. Lets go Wham Naked.. [185] This was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his effort against the Bears. [14] In the following game, against Clemson, he had eight receptions for 127 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2824 victory. He had a few scholarship offers to . [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. [110] Stafford was named the team's starting quarterback out of training camp, but he battled various injuries throughout the season. 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 Thats what I see now on TV.. NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. Ridgeland 60 Murrah 72 Do you have a blog? He needed the medication to help him play with a bone bruise in his back. [178], Much like Week 1 in Chicago five years back, in Week 4 at Seattle, Johnson was involved in another controversial play. His highlight reels are so much fun to watch, given his speed and quickness at the position. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. 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. 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. [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. [82] Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 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. [10] He attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia, and was a letterman in football and a baseball standout. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. PITCHING STATS LAST OCCURRENCE; Inn. [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. 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. It gives me great joy to call all of your friends. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. 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. Johnson has a tattoo of the crucifixion of Jesus on his left arm and a Christian cross on his right arm. 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