He was tabbed the No. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Thats what I see now on TV.. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. 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. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 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. Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. These plants, primitive in nature, provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids. [26] He earned first-team All-American honors for the 2005 season. 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. [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. And everything was buttoned up, everything was running smoothly, everything was anal-retentive. 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. 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. But I dont think anybody would have sat up there and said, We think Sean is a better player than Calvin Johnson, McVay said. [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. 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. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach, McVay said. Come on. Calvin Johnson ( #A681-903 ) < Previous Education Profile Next Education Profile > Counseling; Highest level of education 10th Grade . That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. [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. Love you, babe. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. Joins Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Board of Directors", "Megatron partners in marijuana-for-CTE research", "Calvin Johnson uses Hall of Fame speech to advocate for pain treatment alternatives in sports", "Lions Calvin Johnson builds solid foundation", "Catching Dreams continues charitable focus for Calvin Johnson Jr. Fayette County News", "Calvin Johnson gets engaged in Baltimore", "Ex-Lions WR Calvin Johnson is getting married Saturday", "Former Lions wideout Calvin Johnson reveals wife is expecting", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calvin_Johnson&oldid=1139287468, Most consecutive 100-yard receiving games: 8. Check out Calvin Johnson's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing track & field and football at Fort Collins High School. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. [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. He played for the Detroit Lions in jersey no. Every week you showed up. [30][31] He started the season with seven receptions for 111 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1410 loss to Notre Dame. When we were 016, you never stopped showing up. 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". 37 in the nation by Rivals.com, the No. Ronnie Walker, my high school head coach at Sandy Creek High School: You saw things in me that I didn't see in myself. 7 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep, and first-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. High School French Camp Academy [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". Johnson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds in a victory over Auburn. [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. He ended the game with six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. McVay jogged to the sideline. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. Why cant you see whats going on out there? On and on it went, a good 90 seconds. Calm. [36] In addition, Johnson's 186 receiving yards set a school record for receiving yards in a bowl game. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. [235], Johnson is a Christian. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. All rights reserved. Hed be totally focused. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 (27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. [43][44] Johnson had 178 receptions for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets. 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. 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. [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. Johnson took five weeks off after the 2007 season and was taking part in the Lions' offseason program. Her spirit leads her, her drive pushes her to be the best at everything she touches. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. In these cases, the average was taken. 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. It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. [117] Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. [67] The next day, the Detroit Tigers invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. Please check your email for a confirmation. [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. 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. "I was taking Vicodin twice a game just to get through the game. Doing so changes your outlook and outcomes of situations when you look at things from this perspective. McVay insisted he could make it work, and Chadwick and Etheridge didnt have better answers. 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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [15] On October 16, against Duke, he had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 247 victory. 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. These relationships and friendships will last a lifetime. [168] Against the Bears, he had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3417 victory. We present them here for purely educational purposes. I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. My journey through the pain began to reshape my view of the world. [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. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. 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. Weve got McVay. . [102], Johnson and the 2008 Detroit Lions finished the first ever 016 season in NFL history after a 3121 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. 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. Ask this person to write to us . Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. [226] As part of the partnership, Johnson and Sims announced a six-figure donation to the International Phytomedicines and Medical Cannabis Institute at Harvard. [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. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: [135] Johnson started off the season with six receptions for 111 yards in a 2723 victory over the St. Louis Rams. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. You know me, I can be a little rough around the edges, but your grace and smooth touch, it keeps us in balance. [104] However, Johnson missed the Pro Bowl, with most experts attributing the snub to the Lions' dismal winless season. Thank you for being a standup guy. 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. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. 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. I'd like to give you some recognition. Contact him at jay.busbee@yahoo.com or find him on Twitter or on Facebook. I love you. [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. 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. Calvin Johnson played 135 games over his career. [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. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). [115] In Week 10, against the Buffalo Bills, he had ten receptions for 128 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1412 loss. [163] Johnson was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [100] Johnson ended his first game with Culpepper at quarterback with two receptions for 92 yards in a 3814 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has always expressed an interest in finishing his degree at Georgia Tech. In fact, he was so talented he actually beat out Calvin Johnson for Georgia State Player of the Year in 2003. To all my teammates and coaches over all the levels I played, could you please stand for a second. 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. He went in for a go-ahead touchdown. 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. 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. [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. [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. I would like to start by thanking the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this incredible recognition. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. And I want to say thank you to each and every 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. [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. September 29,1985 [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. Join our linker program. 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. [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. It also motivated me to be someone who was focused on making a change on the issue. [3] On January 8, 2007, Johnson declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft, bypassing his senior season at Georgia Tech. Your motto was my offseason mantra: Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. My mindset born from once being told I have little potential. [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. My journey through life in sports has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy. Because that's where all good things come from. 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. What's the number on his jersey? Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. [165] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of action after Week 5. 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! Johnson played in 135 career games for the Lions with 130 starts. 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. [155] In this same game, Johnson tied Lance Alworth for the most career games with at least 200 yards receiving with five. [231] The Foundation hosts an annual camp calledCatching Dreams, which aims to help high school wide receivers. And this right here, this is a good thing. 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. . Johnson was born to Calvin Johnson Sr. and Arica Johnson on September 29, 1985, in Newnan, Georgia. His highlight reels are so much fun to watch, given his speed and quickness at the position. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. [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. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. It's truly an honor to be standing before you this evening celebrating this incredible moment. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. 0 Points Upvote Downvote Written by Jami Thompson He needed the medication to help him play with a bone bruise in his back. 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. [10] He attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia, and was a letterman in football and a baseball standout. Anderson accumulated 40 of those yards in overtime. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. The Seahawks won the game by a score of 1310. 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. . It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. 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. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [233] They were married in June 2016. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It was now third-and-long, and Marist head coach Alan Chadwick called a timeout. Show Your Pride, Shop Shop Gear 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. To my beautiful, lovely wife: You brought balance to our demanding worlds. 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. [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. Calvin Johnson High School Junior Stats: 40 receptions, 736 yards, 8 touchdowns. Confident. 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. 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. 1 seed; Calvin Johnson breaks receiving record", "Most seasons with at least 1,600 receiving yards, NFL history", "Calvin Johnson: 117 yards down, 65 to go", "Calvin Johnson has the most receiving yards in a 5 game span ever", "Eli Manning returns to San Diego, jeering ensues", "By the numbers: Calvin Johnson's place in history after 329-yard game for Detroit Lions", "Detroit Lions Single-Season Receiving Leaders", "Calvin Johnson sets two franchise records", "Calvin Johnson has historical game for Detroit Lions", "Calvin Johnson proves once again there's no other receiver like him", "Calvin Johnson has 46th 100-yard game, moves into Top 10 all-time", "Most games with at least 150 receiving yards, Detroit Lions", "Most games with at least one receiving touchdown, Detroit Lions", "Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns, Detroit Lions", "Calvin Johnson, Ryan Lochte Among Athletes of 2016 'Dancing with the Stars' Cast", "Lindsay Arnold: 'Possible' to win 'DWTS' with Megatron", "Calvin Johnson finishes third on 'Dancing with the Stars', "Calvin Johnson wins preliminary approval for medical pot shop", "Former Detroit Lion Calvin Johnson gets thumbs up for Michigan marijuana shop", "Calvin Johnson joins Michigan marijuana trade association board", "Former Detroit Lions players announce partnership with Harvard to study marijuana", "Former Detroit Lion Calvin Johnson Jr. What the hells wrong with you? Chadwick screamed. Finally, he was tabbed to the AJC's preseason Super 11. We had a great team around him, but Sean made it go.. Please stand, all my teammates and coaches. *****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. In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had ten receptions for 152 receiving yards in the 2320 victory. [64][65][66] This is the highest a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket has ever been drafted. Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [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. 123 yards per game). 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