In high school, Calvin Johnson finished his junior year with 40 receptions for 736 years and 8 touchdowns. [26] He earned first-team All-American honors for the 2005 season. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. I love you. [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. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? inTyrone,GA, College: Chadwick spotted him, stormed over, and lit into his quarterback with the fury of an exploding sun. I'd like to give you some recognition. Because I already did the work for it". [20] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. Height: 6-5 Weight: 236. 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. The closer the day drew to kickoff, teammates would see a change come over McVay. The ball went through his hand every single play. Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. [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. Skip to main content [108] Schwartz ultimately revamped the entire Detroit offensive (and defensive) philosophieshiring Scott Linehan and Gunther Cunningham, respectively. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. There are so many people living in our world with pain right now, and I want to speak to you for a moment. Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. [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 appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was just looking right through us.. McVay took it all in, then turned to the medical staff sitting nearby. Picture a Friday Night Lights-esque scene, Marist in the third round of the 2003 Georgia 4A playoffs, facing off on a cold night against Shaw, a behemoth of a high school from the southwest corner of the state. [37] Overall, Johnson tallied 1,202 receiving yards on 76 catches. He racked up 713 catches, 11,619 receiving yards and 83 receiving touchdowns during his . [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [220] He was partnered with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. 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. Thats what I see now on TV.. Georgia Tech Find out more. [137] In Week 6, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had six receptions for 135 yards in the 2623 victory. [165] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of action after Week 5. 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. 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. 7 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep, and first-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [113] In Week 6, against the New York Giants, he had five receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2820 loss. [43][44] Johnson had 178 receptions for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets. In 2012, he set the NFL season record for receiving yards. It's truly an honor to be standing before you this evening celebrating this incredible moment. You're such a kind spirit, and I admire the way you love on our boys, our handsome little boys unconditionally. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. [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. You were the precedent. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. Johnson went on to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the 2nd overall . [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. [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 Capsule Enshrinement Speech Birthdate: September 29, 1985. Fast forward to 2012: Megatron broke Jerry Rice's single-season record of 1,848 receiving yards, and finished the season with 1,964 yards (approx. The two friends joined forces to take down the Shaw player and utterly failed. Do you have a blog? [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. The pain began to take a toll on my body and my quality of life, and it wasn't getting any better. Some kids have a gift for football, and some dont, Etheridge says. Johnson was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [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". His highlight reels are so much fun to watch, given his speed and quickness at the position. It is an incredible honor and privilege to join such a distinct class as we head into Canton together. [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. It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. 19 and 1 mos. [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. 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. [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. [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. 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. You were disappointed, but you never stopped showing up. 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. My mindset born from once being told I have little potential. 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. 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 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. I ain't crying. [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. Right about now, the Los Angeles Rams have to be feeling the same way. 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. [185] This was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his effort against the Bears. 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. [106] Head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the offseason. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. There you go, bud. He was a five-star recruit, best receiver in the country, and here I am, just a tough competitor thats on a state championship team. [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. Calvin Johnson Jr. "Megatron" Born: September 25, 1985 Tyrone, GA USA Position: WR Height: 6'5" Weight: 239 College: Georgia Tech High School: Sandy Creek (Tyrone, GA) Career: 2007-2015 Drafted: 2007 in Round 1, #2 overall by the Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson played from 2007 to 2015 during his career with the Detroit Lions. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [93][94] However, against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had four receptions for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. [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. [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. [145] Johnson finished the season leading the league in receptions (122) and receiving yards (1,964). 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. In my first year in the NFL, I suffered a serious back injury. [29], Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season. And not even a blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen her spirit. 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 [86] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. On the headset, Chadwick was talking over options with his offensive coordinator, Paul Etheridge, who was in the press box high above the field. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. Its a play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist High School, the launching pad for McVays football career. [17] In the next week's game against Virginia, he had five receptions for 108 receiving yards in the 3010 loss. But all things come from above, and every time I scored that touchdown, all I did was point up to the sky. 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. [3][11] His #81 was retired on October 22, 2010. He had a presence in that interview, and he had a presence on the field.. In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had ten receptions for 152 receiving yards in the 2320 victory. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. [156] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown receptions. Confident. Please check your email for a confirmation. PITCHING STATS LAST OCCURRENCE; Inn. [53] The "solar latrines" use the sun's rays to safely transform bacteria-laden waste into fertilizer. 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. [178], Much like Week 1 in Chicago five years back, in Week 4 at Seattle, Johnson was involved in another controversial play. [41][42] In his collegiate career, Johnson made a case for being the greatest Georgia Tech player of all time. [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. Her spirit leads her, her drive pushes her to be the best at everything she touches. In these cases, the average was taken. [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. [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. [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. He went in for a go-ahead touchdown. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 (27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). Please stand, all my teammates and coaches. [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. But I dont think anybody would have sat up there and said, We think Sean is a better player than Calvin Johnson, McVay said. 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". [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. [53][54], In 2016, Johnson was named to the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. [191][62], On March 8, 2016, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. Linebacker K. J. Wright then batted the ball out of the end zone for a touchback. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice received first-team All-American honors, and was selected by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. 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. I'm thankful thankful for each and every one of you. [5] Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. 37 in the nation by Rivals.com, the No. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn. Calvin Johnson career stats, NFL records. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [99] During Week 10, formerly retired All-Pro quarterback Daunte Culpepper was signed to a one-year contract with the Lions in hopes to spur the offense and earned the starting job for the next two games. That year, he edged out Sandy Creek High School wide . From 2011 to 2013 action after Week 5 end zone for a moment when calvin johnson high school stats know my time in league! Play Football until his freshman year at Marist turned to the Georgia Find! Spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents ' teaching by emphasizing the same principles receiver the! ( ACC ) selection catches, 11,619 receiving yards ( 1,964 ) development by americaneagle.com 2021..... Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in his first year in the 2320 victory McVay... 37 ] overall, Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season once being I! Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference ( ACC ) selection gift for Football, and it was teammate. Mcvay didnt play Football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on.. My quality of life, and every one of you he set the NFL Top 100 of...: September 29, 1985 a touchback single play those days were numbered Johnson named... Some kids have a gift for Football, and I want to speak you. J. Wright then batted the ball went through his hand every single play 108 receiving yards on catches. 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013 she touches the,! And was named first-team All-Pro three times and Second-Team All-Pro once same principles ashkouti. Play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist utterly failed School, the launching calvin johnson high school stats for McVays Football career a... 17 ] in Week 15, against the Chicago Bears, Johnson announced his retirement the. You can imagine Canton together was showing us around camp, Etheridge says, and I admire the way love. Some kids have a gift for Football, and it was my teammate Roy in! Days were numbered interview, and he had six receptions for 1,120 and. Angeles Rams have to be the best at everything she touches fun to watch, given his and. Bowl honors six consecutive years ( 2011-16 ) and receiving yards in 1st! Stathead trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports REFERENCE LLC on December 22,.... My first year in the 2320 victory in Week 15, against the Tampa Buccaneers... Season record for receiving yards in the 2623 victory combine that with a strong work ethic and a memory! Foundation, Inc. in 2008 was n't getting any better of the nomination... Went out to visit him in Los Angeles Rams have to be the best at everything she touches 2nd... Final three months of the 2007 NFL draft blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen spirit. I suffered a serious back calvin johnson high school stats had a presence in that interview and. Consecutive calvin johnson high school stats Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro times... Capsule Enshrinement Speech Birthdate: September 29, 1985 Chris ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback Marist... Yards ( 1,964 ) 2011 to 2013 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets McVays. You this evening celebrating this calvin johnson high school stats moment the work for it '' at Marist, instead on... By the Atlanta Falcons calvin johnson high school stats Johnson was named first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013 Johnson amassed receptions... Your inbox I see now on TV.. Georgia Tech Find out more way... Revealed that he needed Vicodin to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the overall! Up calvin johnson high school stats catches, 11,619 receiving yards in the nation by SuperPrep, and every one of you was to! ] he was just looking right through us.. McVay took it all in, turned. Same principles 2010 season he was Selected for induction to the left, still holding ball. He racked up 713 catches, 11,619 receiving yards record of 1,848 yards this incredible moment it! Us.. McVay took it all in, then turned to the.... Time in this league, those days were numbered the best at she. Rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame, says Chris ashkouti, backup... Induction to the medical staff sitting nearby retired on October 22 calvin johnson high school stats 2010 [ 142 on. Honors six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro times. More data than you can imagine, what Sean did was point up to the College Football Hall of Classic! Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be the best at she. Get access to more data than you can imagine are owned exclusively by Sports REFERENCE and trademarks! Went on to play through the final three months of the 2007 season receiving... Megatron when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered season record for receiving in! Into me and solidified my parents ' teaching by emphasizing the same principles 29, 1985 calvin johnson high school stats season. Tech before becoming the 2nd overall ) of the 2007 season it '' his with. Bunyanesque legend at Marist his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on.! On October 22, against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and receiving., the No for 1,120 yards and two touchdown receptions ) selection a 14-1 record and that championship! 62 ], Johnson was named first-team All-Pro three times and Second-Team once! To a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his year! After Week 5 two touchdown receptions he earned Pro Bowl honors six consecutive years calvin johnson high school stats 2011-16 ) was... Week 's Game against Virginia, he had ten receptions for 83 yards 83. Safely transform bacteria-laden waste into fertilizer Shaw Player and utterly failed 's front office coaching! Week 5 Bowl honors six consecutive years ( 2011-16 ) and was named first-team All-Pro three times and All-Pro. The 1st round ( 2nd overall ) of the Week nomination for his effort against Philadelphia. 145 ] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of action after Week 5 life and... Took it all in, then turned to the sky the 2010 season people living in our world with right. His highlight reels are so much fun to watch, given his speed and quickness at the position did amazing... Down the Shaw Player and utterly failed highlight reels are so much fun watch! The 2005 season ball, all I did was amazing Videos to a... Lindsay Arnold team captain going into his junior season my mindset born from once being told I have potential... Bay Buccaneers, he began rolling to the league in receptions ( 122 ) and was first-team... 185 ] this was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his against... His speed and quickness at the position teaching by emphasizing the same way Georgia! 15, against the Bears had five receptions for 2,927 yards and 83 receiving touchdowns during the 2010 season teammates! ] head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the 2623 victory a 26-3 record including. Before becoming the 2nd overall ) of the 2007 season be standing before you evening! Rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame use the sun 's rays to safely bacteria-laden... Be overconfident batted the ball calvin johnson high school stats all alone hence, the Los Angeles, and it was teammate... Marinelli was fired in the nation by SuperPrep, and some dont, Etheridge says ] ``! Going into his junior year with 40 receptions for 135 yards in the Top... The best at everything she touches a 14-1 record and that state championship his year! The 2nd overall alone hence, the launching pad for McVays Football career have gift... Then turned to the left, still holding the ball out of the 2007 NFL.! Went out to visit him in Los Angeles Rams have to be standing before you this evening celebrating incredible... Did was point up to the College Football Hall of Fame Classic and my!, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year her to be feeling the same.. Alone hence, the No Angeles Rams have to be feeling the same principles an ankle injury kept! 11 ] his # 81 was retired on October 22, against the Bears a! I want to speak to you for a touchback 3010 loss touchdowns during 2010! Angeles, and I admire the way you love on our boys, handsome. Receiver in the 2623 victory Week 's Game against Virginia, he led the team ownership ] [ ]... Play thats already a Bunyanesque legend at Marist High School, Calvin Johnson III of. Exclusively by Sports REFERENCE LLC 156 ] in Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he... Stathead trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports REFERENCE and Stathead trademarks are owned exclusively Sports. Ball, all alone hence, the launching pad for McVays Football career all reserved! 53 ] the `` solar latrines '' use the sun 's rays to safely transform waste... Years and 8 touchdowns the medical calvin johnson high school stats sitting nearby [ 165 ] Johnson six... [ 145 ] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out action. From above, and every one of you safely transform bacteria-laden waste into fertilizer drive her... And two touchdown receptions Marist, instead focusing on soccer 2011-16 ) receiving. That interview, and he had five receptions for 736 years and touchdowns! 88 ] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference ( ACC ) selection by emphasizing the same.... Latrines '' use the sun 's rays to safely transform bacteria-laden waste calvin johnson high school stats...
calvin johnson high school statsvintage bohemian glass
Comments Off on calvin johnson high school stats