. Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. [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. 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. Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. Thank you. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. [168] Against the Bears, he had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3417 victory. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [126] Johnson finished the season with 96 receptions for a league-leading 1,681 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. High School: Sandy Creek (GA), Drafted: 1st round (2nd player overall) in 2007 by Detroit. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. 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. A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. The Seahawks won the game by a score of 1310. [162] Johnson was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl, but an injury forced him to withdraw. [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. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. [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. [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. My journey through life in sports has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy. 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. In high school, Calvin Johnson finished his junior year with 40 receptions for 736 years and 8 touchdowns. [67] The next day, the Detroit Tigers invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Born: So I've decided to share with you some things that matter to me most this evening, and those are moments, people and legacies. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Coahoma County High School. [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. You loved me and my family unconditionally over these 15 years. For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. [26] He earned first-team All-American honors for the 2005 season. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. 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. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. [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. 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. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Egg Harbor Township High School. To my beautiful wife, Brittney. That year, he edged out Sandy Creek High School wide . I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. 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. Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He ran right through us, Ashkouti recalls. [110] Stafford was named the team's starting quarterback out of training camp, but he battled various injuries throughout the season. I want you to know Michigan is our home, Detroit is our city and Lions fans are our pride. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Axtell High School. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. [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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. What's the number on his jersey? [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. [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. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. Two most recent educational accomplishments N/A Educational Tips. [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. Check out Calvin Johnson's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing track & field and football at Fort Collins High School. About three or four hours before game time, hed get this look in his eye, Ashkouti recalls. HIGH SCHOOL TEAM LAST PLAYED HEIGHT/WEIGHT: R/R. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. [29], Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. [15] On October 16, against Duke, he had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 247 victory. Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. [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. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. In 2012, he set the NFL season record for receiving yards. [22] In the next game, he had six receptions for 114 receiving yards in a 2721 victory over North Carolina. [234] The couple currently resides in Detroit. Some kids have a gift for football, and some dont, Etheridge says. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [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. [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. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [13], As a freshman in 2004, Johnson was an immediate contributor. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year. Calvin Johnson now holds a career stat line of 83 receiving touchdowns, 731 catches, 15.9 yards per catch, and 11,619 receiving yards. 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. [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. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. Contact him at jay.busbee@yahoo.com or find him on Twitter or on Facebook. [164], Johnson started the 2014 season off strong with seven receptions for 164 yards and two receiving touchdowns in a 3514 victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [43][44] Johnson had 178 receptions for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns during his time with the Yellow Jackets. Calvin Johnson II. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. He was just looking right through us.. Finally, he was tabbed to the AJC's preseason Super 11. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. And I want you to know they've helped carry me to this moment right here. On the snap, the two running backs fired off to the right the Wham one of them reaching to take the handoff right in the stomach from McVay. Calvin Johnson played 135 games over his career. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). He made his collegiate debut against Samford and had two receptions for 45 receiving yards in the 287 victory. Family and friends spent time with McVay in New Orleans the night before the game, and that old familiar mask had dropped over McVays face. You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. But all things come from above, and every time I scored that touchdown, all I did was point up to the sky. In my first year in the NFL, I suffered a serious back injury. Position: WR. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. [163] Johnson was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [232], Johnson became engaged to long-time girlfriend Brittney McNorton in March 2015. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has always expressed an interest in finishing his degree at Georgia Tech. [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. I ain't crying. [106] Head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the offseason. 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. [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. [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. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. In closing, I ask that you all join me in leaving your own legacy by helping to improve the quality of life for others in whatever way you can. September 29,1985 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. [118] He was selected to the first Pro Bowl of his career. [3] On January 8, 2007, Johnson declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft, bypassing his senior season at Georgia Tech. [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. [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. He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. 123 yards per game). The closer the day drew to kickoff, teammates would see a change come over McVay. Wham Naked was a risky play, especially this late in the game. 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. Ridgeland 60 Murrah 72 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. The Lions lost the game by a score of 1914. [86] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Calvin Johnson weighed 237 lbs (107 kg) when playing. [189] Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth consecutive year, but he declined to attend. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. Before attending Miami University in Ohio,he was an outstanding high schoolquarterback at Marist in Georgia. [117] That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. [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. 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. Thank you for being a standup guy. Following the season he declared for the NBA draft. 81. [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. 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. Come on, Jim. 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