[3], Johnson was also rated as the best player in Georgia, No. [156] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown receptions. Calvin Johnson has never won a Super Bowl. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. [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. [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. What the hells wrong with you? 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I would like to start by thanking the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this incredible recognition. [24] He entered his 2006 season in the running for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy. [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. [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. I ain't crying. [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. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. Some kids have a gift for football, and some dont, Etheridge says. [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. 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. [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. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. Hes got a looseness, a confidence about him, a knack for calling the right play at the right time, Chadwick said. Following the season he declared for the NBA draft. ____ Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Ronnie Walker, my high school head coach at Sandy Creek High School: You saw things in me that I didn't see in myself. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. [183][184] In Week 6, Johnson caught six passes for 166 yards in an overtime 3734 victory over the Chicago Bears. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. Born: [19] Johnson was the Yellow Jackets' leading receiver with 48 catches for 837 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns, which were Georgia Tech freshman records. Good evening, everybody. [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. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. Contact him at jay.busbee@yahoo.com or find him on Twitter or on Facebook. But it was my second year when that Megatron mindset was born. The Lions lost the game by a score of 1914. Do you have a sports website? Thank you. As many of you know, I'm not one for many words. These plants, primitive in nature, provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids. 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. 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. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. [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. To my beautiful, lovely wife: You brought balance to our demanding worlds. [135] Johnson started off the season with six receptions for 111 yards in a 2723 victory over the St. Louis Rams. And not even a blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen her spirit. That was ridiculous, McVay told the Los Angeles Times. 19 and 1 mos. Height: 6-5 Weight: 236. 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. [3] On January 8, 2007, Johnson declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft, bypassing his senior season at Georgia Tech. Why cant you see whats going on out there? On and on it went, a good 90 seconds. [86] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. [45][57] He was regarded as the best athlete to come out of the draft and was the #1 player on most draft boards. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. 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. Needless to say, aSuper Bowl title would top a state championship and even player of the year in Georgia. Love you, babe. Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. One of the more defining moments for me came early in my career. Calvin Johnson weighed 237 lbs (107 kg) when playing. Although Johnson finished tenth in the Heisman voting, he won the Biletnikoff as the best college wide receiver. McVay took it all in, then turned to the medical staff sitting nearby. [24] Johnson was honored as the ACC Player of the Year, was a first-team All-ACC selection for the third consecutive year, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American. It was so bad at the moment I couldn't feel my legs, and I thought my career would be over. Late in the game, Marist was down four points, hopes for a state championship flickering and fading. [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. 18 and 6 mos. Receiving yards in a single season 1,202 (2006), Receiving touchdowns in a single season 15 (2006), 100-yard games in a single season 7 (2006), First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference, 2004, 2005, and 2006, 10th place in 2006 Heisman Trophy voting 43 total votes (76 receptions, 1,202 yards, 15.8 avg, 15 touchdowns), Selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, 6x Pro Bowler (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), 4x NFC Offensive Player of the Week (2010 - Week 8, 2011 - Week 15, 2013 - Week 8, 2015 - Week 6), 2x NFC Offensive Player of the Month (November 2012, October 2013), Most receiving yards in a single season (16 games): 1,964 yards (2012), Seasons with 1,600 yards receiving (2, tied with, Most consecutive games with at least 100 receiving yards (8, tied with, Most consecutive games with at least 10 receptions (4), Most 100 receiving yard games in a single season (11, tied with, Most receiving yards in a five-game span (861 yards), Most receiving yards in a six-game span (962 yards), Most receiving yards in a single game in regulation: 329 (October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys), Most games with at least 200 receiving yards: 5 (tied with Lance Alworth), Most receiving touchdowns in a single season: 16 (2011), Most receptions in a single game: 14 (October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys, tied with, Most receiving yards in a single game: 329 (October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys), Most seasons with 10+ receiving touchdowns: 4, Most games with multiple touchdowns in one half: 12, Most receiving yards in a single game in regulation (329, October 27, 2013, against the Dallas Cowboys), Most games with at least 100 receiving yards: 46, Most games with at least 150 receiving yards: 15, Most games with at least 200 receiving yards: 5, Most games with at least 300 receiving yards: 1, Most games with at least one receiving touchdown: 64, Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns: 17, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 09:58. 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