[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. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Two-time All-State. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. ____ Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. [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. A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. 12 in the Southeast and No. [51][52] Johnson chose the latter, as he wanted to help the less fortunate. [104] However, Johnson missed the Pro Bowl, with most experts attributing the snub to the Lions' dismal winless season. [118] He was selected to the first Pro Bowl of his career. [137] In Week 6, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had six receptions for 135 yards in the 2623 victory. "I was taking Vicodin twice a game just to get through the game. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. 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. Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. Hall of Fame: Inducted as [29], Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. [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. Height: 6-5 Weight: 236. [7][8] Johnson's mother holds a Doctor of Education. 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. For the second time, it's hard for me to go back and name every single one of you. [225][226] In August 2019, Johnson was named to the board of directors of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. [236] Johnson was part of a weekly Bible study group with other Lions players. And I want to say thank you to each and every one of you. [34][35] In the game, he passed Jonathan Smith for the school record for receiving yards in a single season and also moved past Kelly Campbell to be the school's all-time leader in receiving yards for a career. Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. Thank you for being a standup guy. [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. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. [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. I want you to know Michigan is our home, Detroit is our city and Lions fans are our pride. Calvin Johnson has never won a Super Bowl. 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. He left for the NFL after his junior season. [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. [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. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. All rights reserved. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Because moments, people and legacy matters. 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. 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. Johnson was born to Calvin Johnson Sr. and Arica Johnson on September 29, 1985, in Newnan, Georgia. In typical McVay fashion, he deflected praise from that season on his teammates, saying he won the award because of the teams success. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. [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. [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. [103] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns since Terry Barr in 1963. 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. That was the kind of leader he was. . HIGH SCHOOL TEAM LAST PLAYED HEIGHT/WEIGHT: R/R. I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. Although Johnson finished tenth in the Heisman voting, he won the Biletnikoff as the best college wide receiver. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. [24] On September 24, against Virginia Tech, he had five receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 517 loss. Coach, McVay said. [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. [73] The Lions, being told by the league that Johnson would have to skip the minicamp to attend, rescheduled the camp to accommodate Johnson. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. Finally, he was tabbed to the AJC's preseason Super 11. [5] 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. 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[178], Much like Week 1 in Chicago five years back, in Week 4 at Seattle, Johnson was involved in another controversial play.