Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. Do you have a sports website? Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. [152] In Week 7, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had nine receptions for 155 yards and two receiving touchdowns. [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. Or write about sports? Chadwick spotted him, stormed over, and lit into his quarterback with the fury of an exploding sun. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. [127][128] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the league in receiving yards since Pat Studstill in 1966. [236] Johnson was part of a weekly Bible study group with other Lions players. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [143] Johnson was also named a starter for the NFC in the Pro Bowl played in Honolulu, Hawaii. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. 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. 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. 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. I'd like to give you some recognition. [62][196] On February 6, 2021, Johnson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Really what that was is it was a reflection of the team success we had, and then we were able to have some good stats because we won the state championship.. The Seahawks won the game by a score of 1310. And this motivated me to do the same thing for you. [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. . 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. [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. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. Good evening, everybody. For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. [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. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Mom, Arica Johnson, I'm thankful for your vision and drive. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. Its OK, he said. To my beautiful, lovely wife: You brought balance to our demanding worlds. [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. And this right here, this is a good thing. [148][192] His 11,619 receiving yards rank fourth in a player's first nine seasons, trailing only Julio Jones (12,125), Torry Holt (11,864) and Jerry Rice (11,776). Player in 2021 [126] Johnson finished the season with 96 receptions for a league-leading 1,681 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. In high school, Calvin Johnson finished his junior year with 40 receptions for 736 years and 8 touchdowns. 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. . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [183][184] In Week 6, Johnson caught six passes for 166 yards in an overtime 3734 victory over the Chicago Bears. He was just looking right through us.. Calvin Johnson II. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. Find out more. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. [108] Schwartz ultimately revamped the entire Detroit offensive (and defensive) philosophieshiring Scott Linehan and Gunther Cunningham, respectively. [20] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. [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. Thank you. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. Confident. Join our linker program. Calvin Johnson. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. Calvin Johnson is on Instagram at megatron. Weve got McVay. . I try to make my words count. [14] In the following game, against Clemson, he had eight receptions for 127 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2824 victory. [51][52] Johnson chose the latter, as he wanted to help the less fortunate. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. [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. You know me, I can be a little rough around the edges, but your grace and smooth touch, it keeps us in balance. 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. Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. [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. [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 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. 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Tracy Schulman, Tom Benner, Dr. Raymond Hillenbrand, my body specialist team, thank you for keeping me on the field and taking care of my family. [117] [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. [235], Johnson is a Christian. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 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. [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. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. Right about now, the Los Angeles Rams have to be feeling the same way. As the running backs hammered into the line, drawing all 11 Shaw defenders their way, McVay paused. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [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. He was tabbed the No. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. [124] Johnson and the Lions clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 1999, and the first time in Johnson's career, after a 3810 beating of the San Diego Chargers on Christmas Eve. [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. [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. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. This gave the Lions their first victory of the season after an 05 start. [154] In addition to breaking the Lions' franchise record of 302 receiving yards set by Cloyce Box on December 3, 1950, it was the highest receiving yardage ever in a regulation-length game and the second-highest overall single-game yardage in NFL history, behind Flipper Anderson's 336-yard performance in a 1989 overtime win. [225][226] In August 2019, Johnson was named to the board of directors of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. Calvin Johnson weighed 237 lbs (107 kg) when playing. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. [87], In 2008, Johnson said he could "still feel" the lower-back injury that bothered him throughout his rookie season. 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. 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. [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. You loved me and my family unconditionally over these 15 years. 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. We had a great team around him, but Sean made it go.. [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. 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 my first year in the NFL, I suffered a serious back injury. As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. 123 yards per game). * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. [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. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. Calvin Johnson ( #A681-903 ) < Previous Education Profile Next Education Profile > Counseling; Highest level of education 10th Grade . To my beautiful wife, Brittney. Wham Naked was a risky play, especially this late in the game. 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. 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. It was now third-and-long, and Marist head coach Alan Chadwick called a timeout. [24] He entered his 2006 season in the running for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy. Linebacker K. J. Wright then batted the ball out of the end zone for a touchback. "[89], Johnson and the Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons on the road on September 7, 2008, in the season opener at the Georgia Dome. 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. MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. Coach, McVay said. [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. There you go, bud. On defense, he would put a charge into the rest of us every time he was out there., We knew what we had in Sean, Chadwick says. [160][161], Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 84 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns in 14 games. [145] Johnson finished the season leading the league in receptions (122) and receiving yards (1,964). A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. [13], As a freshman in 2004, Johnson was an immediate contributor. [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. [18] He ended his freshman campaign against Syracuse in the 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, where he recorded two receptions for 61 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown to go along with a rushing touchdown in the 5114 victory. John Bazemore/AP Photo [233] They were married in June 2016. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn. I want you to know Michigan is our home, Detroit is our city and Lions fans are our pride. [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. [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. I ain't crying. In typical McVay fashion, he deflected praise from that season on his teammates, saying he won the award because of the teams success. Not really hard, but I just want you to know I valued every moment I spent with you, on the field, in the locker room and with our families. Position: WR. He had 731 catches for 11,619 yards and scored 84 touchdowns. [45], During the summer of 2006, Johnson, who majored in management with a background in building construction, was given the option of working on either constructing environmentally friendly luxury condos, or a project building solar latrines to improve sanitation in Bolivia. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. He needed the medication to help him play with a bone bruise in his back. 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. [62][63], Johnson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round as the second pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. [111] Johnson finished the 2009 season with 67 receptions, 984 yards, and five touchdowns, while missing two games. 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. [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. [226] As part of the partnership, Johnson and Sims announced a six-figure donation to the International Phytomedicines and Medical Cannabis Institute at Harvard. MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He made his collegiate debut against Samford and had two receptions for 45 receiving yards in the 287 victory. One of the more defining moments for me came early in my career. [167] On November 27, in the annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Chicago Bears, Johnson became the fastest player to reach 10,000 receiving yards in NFL history at the time, eclipsing the mark in the second quarter of his 115th game. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [174] He finished the 2014 season with 71 receptions for 1,044 receiving yards and receiving eight touchdowns. That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. Ridgeland 60 Murrah 72 Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. [27] He also earned All-ACC honors for the second straight year and was a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. Two-time All-State. [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. [172] In the 2420 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had five receptions for 85 receiving yards. So the War Eagles lined up in a wishbone, their usual triple-option formation. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. Whats not as evident when it comes to the 31-year-old head coach is his athleticism. 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 What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. About three or four hours before game time, hed get this look in his eye, Ashkouti recalls. [113] In Week 6, against the New York Giants, he had five receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2820 loss. 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. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. 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. [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. [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. Hes got a looseness, a confidence about him, a knack for calling the right play at the right time, Chadwick said. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. "I know it's there but it doesn't hurt," he said. Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. [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. Im not sure he heard a word any of us were saying, Ashkouti says. [61] Johnson is one of only two players (Matt Jones) 6-foot-5 or taller, regardless of position, to run a 40-yard dash in under 4.40 seconds at the combine since 2005. 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. [45][57] He was regarded as the best athlete to come out of the draft and was the #1 player on most draft boards. The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. I stayed hurt the whole season, probably because I was trying to come back too soon. [3][11] His #81 was retired on October 22, 2010. NCAA Northwestern (NCAA) French Camp Academy (HS) Pos ATH; Height 5-11; Weight 180; Timeline; Prospect Info. Show Your Pride, Shop Shop Gear [83][84] The nickname caught on well with fans. Come on, Schwartz. College: Georgia Tech. 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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. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). Johnson went on to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the 2nd overall . ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Thats what I see now on TV.. What the hells wrong with you? Chadwick screamed. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? As a high school senior QB in Marist, Georgia, McVay rushed for over 1,000 yards and passed for over 1,000 yards while leading his team to state championship. [231] The Foundation hosts an annual camp calledCatching Dreams, which aims to help high school wide receivers. 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. [176][177] Johnson was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. And I want you to know they've helped carry me to this moment right here. 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. [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. 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