As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. 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. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. John Bazemore/AP Photo He went in for a go-ahead touchdown. I love you. CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; MAXPREPS; FOLLOW MAXPREPS. That season resulted in an honor that, in retrospect, seems absurd: McVay beat out none other than Calvin Johnson, the future Megatron, for state Player of the Year honors. [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. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Show Your Pride, Shop Shop Gear [160][161], Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 84 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns in 14 games. [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. 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. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [104] However, Johnson missed the Pro Bowl, with most experts attributing the snub to the Lions' dismal winless season. Whats not as evident when it comes to the 31-year-old head coach is his athleticism. Because that's where all good things come from. And everything was buttoned up, everything was running smoothly, everything was anal-retentive. For McVay, who would spend late nights after practice eating game tape on his next opponent with his father, it was a pure distillation of the focus and drive that his coaches had observed in him more than a decade before. 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. . 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.. 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. My journey through the pain began to reshape my view of the world. [68][69], Johnson attended Reebok's NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. [17] In the next week's game against Virginia, he had five receptions for 108 receiving yards in the 3010 loss. It was more of a successful team, so lets go ahead and give the award to the quarterback.. [187] In Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL International Series on November 1, Johnson became the fastest player to reach 11,000 receiving yards in NFL history, in his 127th game. I stayed hurt the whole season, probably because I was trying to come back too soon. Coach thinks Im hard of hearing., He shook it off! Chadwick recalls with a laugh. [198], On August 30, 2016, Johnson was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. He played for the Detroit Lions in jersey no. [78][79][80] He sustained a lower back injury after making a catch over two Philadelphia Eagles defenders on September 23, 2007. It was so bad at the moment I couldn't feel my legs, and I thought my career would be over. [20] Johnson earned a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. Coaches, too. [165] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of action after Week 5. [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. One of the more defining moments for me came early in my career. ____ Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Joins Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Board of Directors", "Megatron partners in marijuana-for-CTE research", "Calvin Johnson uses Hall of Fame speech to advocate for pain treatment alternatives in sports", "Lions Calvin Johnson builds solid foundation", "Catching Dreams continues charitable focus for Calvin Johnson Jr. Fayette County News", "Calvin Johnson gets engaged in Baltimore", "Ex-Lions WR Calvin Johnson is getting married Saturday", "Former Lions wideout Calvin Johnson reveals wife is expecting", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calvin_Johnson&oldid=1139287468, Most consecutive 100-yard receiving games: 8. Birthdate: September 29, 1985. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. 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. [172] In the 2420 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had five receptions for 85 receiving yards. We were a good football team, Ashkouti recalls of that state championship Marist squad. All rights reserved. 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. 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. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns. Career Stats for WR Calvin Johnson The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. My mindset born from once being told I have little potential. [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. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: [158] In the following game, he had six receptions for 179 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3727 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. 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. . In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. [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. 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. And I remember Sean, a little guy, with his shaved head and his fair skin sitting in an interview with the coaches, highlighting tape. He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. [183][184] In Week 6, Johnson caught six passes for 166 yards in an overtime 3734 victory over the Chicago Bears. . [67] The next day, the Detroit Tigers invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. I also want to take a moment to share about a few people who have been instrumental to shaping my journey. 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. 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. [106] Head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in the offseason. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Coahoma County High School. 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. Good evening, everybody. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Axtell High School. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. [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. September 29,1985 Ask this person to write to us . [109] Detroit held the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, and selected quarterback Matthew Stafford out of the University of Georgia. [87], In 2008, Johnson said he could "still feel" the lower-back injury that bothered him throughout his rookie season. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. [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). *****No matter how far we travel in life, were never all that far from our high-school selves, and McVays closest friends dont have to think hard to pick out the similarities between their onetime teammate and the wunderkind NFL head coach. This gave the Lions their first victory of the season after an 05 start. Ashkouti saw that look again when he visited McVay again just before last weekends NFC championship. You spoke confidence into me and solidified my parents' teaching by emphasizing the same principles. Because I already did the 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. Every week you showed up. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. Coach, McVay said. Our coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be overconfident. 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. [168] Against the Bears, he had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3417 victory. [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. He has stated this is because the Lions forced him to repay $1.6 million of his signing bonus for retiring early and not playing out his contract. He had 731 catches for 11,619 yards and scored 84 touchdowns. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. The way you helped me in my development of my emotional intelligence, oftentimes by just being a sounding board, that's reserved more than you know. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. As many of you know, I'm not one for many words. [105], After 2008, Detroit's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership. I ain't crying. Right out of college, he took a job with Jon Gruden in Tampa, worked his way through the Redskins organization, then in a surprise to absolutely no one who knew him way back when became the youngest head coach in NFL history when he snared a job with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. What the hells wrong with you? Chadwick screamed. 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. But I dont think anybody would have sat up there and said, We think Sean is a better player than Calvin Johnson, McVay said. Johnson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds in a victory over Auburn. And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this particular kid. You were the precedent. Calvin Johnson has never won a Super Bowl. [5] He appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls from 2010 to 2015 and received three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections from 2011 to 2013. [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. And I want to say thank you to each and every one of you. Despite Georgia Tech being interested in his playing both football and baseball, Johnson's mother refused to allow Johnson to play both sports after determining that the year-round athletic schedule would be too demanding. [47][75][76] He was represented by agent James "Bus" Cook. [114] In Week 8, against the Washington Redskins, he had nine receptions for 101 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 3725 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. My journey through life in sports has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy. [142] On December 22, against the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season receiving yards record of 1,848 yards. [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. [64][65][66] This is the highest a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket has ever been drafted. Marist won that game and two more afterward, claiming the Georgia 4A high school championship, and the legend of Sean McVay took flight. In my first year in the NFL, I suffered a serious back injury. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. [103] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns since Terry Barr in 1963. [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. In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had ten receptions for 152 receiving yards in the 2320 victory. Two-time All-State. [189] Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth consecutive year, but he declined to attend. 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 typical McVay fashion, he deflected praise from that season on his teammates, saying he won the award because of the teams success. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. It was such a sequence of events where I saw her faith in action. Chadwick spotted him, stormed over, and lit into his quarterback with the fury of an exploding sun. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. 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. [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. Calvin Johnson High School Junior Stats: 40 receptions, 736 yards, 8 touchdowns. 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. The two friends joined forces to take down the Shaw player and utterly failed. Although Johnson finished tenth in the Heisman voting, he won the Biletnikoff as the best college wide receiver. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 (27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). [176][177] Johnson was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. 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. That year, he edged out Sandy Creek High School wide . He wasnt huge he stood a Kyler Murray-esque 5-foot-10, at best but he could see the field like few high school players can, and he was fast enough and accurate enough to carry through on what hed envision on every play. [45][57] He was regarded as the best athlete to come out of the draft and was the #1 player on most draft boards. 1 seed; Calvin Johnson breaks receiving record", "Most seasons with at least 1,600 receiving yards, NFL history", "Calvin Johnson: 117 yards down, 65 to go", "Calvin Johnson has the most receiving yards in a 5 game span ever", "Eli Manning returns to San Diego, jeering ensues", "By the numbers: Calvin Johnson's place in history after 329-yard game for Detroit Lions", "Detroit Lions Single-Season Receiving Leaders", "Calvin Johnson sets two franchise records", "Calvin Johnson has historical game for Detroit Lions", "Calvin Johnson proves once again there's no other receiver like him", "Calvin Johnson has 46th 100-yard game, moves into Top 10 all-time", "Most games with at least 150 receiving yards, Detroit Lions", "Most games with at least one receiving touchdown, Detroit Lions", "Most games with at least two receiving touchdowns, Detroit Lions", "Calvin Johnson, Ryan Lochte Among Athletes of 2016 'Dancing with the Stars' Cast", "Lindsay Arnold: 'Possible' to win 'DWTS' with Megatron", "Calvin Johnson finishes third on 'Dancing with the Stars', "Calvin Johnson wins preliminary approval for medical pot shop", "Former Detroit Lion Calvin Johnson gets thumbs up for Michigan marijuana shop", "Calvin Johnson joins Michigan marijuana trade association board", "Former Detroit Lions players announce partnership with Harvard to study marijuana", "Former Detroit Lion Calvin Johnson Jr. He ran right through us, Ashkouti recalls. 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. [3] By the time he was a junior, he was ranked as within the top 10 wide receivers and the top 100 players in the nation by almost every writer. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. [127][128] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the league in receiving yards since Pat Studstill in 1966. Join our linker program. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. PITCHING STATS LAST OCCURRENCE; Inn. [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. On the headset, Chadwick was talking over options with his offensive coordinator, Paul Etheridge, who was in the press box high above the field. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. [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. [185] This was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his effort against the Bears. Calvin Johnson. The pain was so severe that I would take whatever I could just to manage the pain to be able to play. 4 wide receiver and No. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. [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. Linebacker K. J. Wright then batted the ball out of the end zone for a touchback. Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. Anderson accumulated 40 of those yards in overtime. [27] He also earned All-ACC honors for the second straight year and was a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. I'm thankful thankful for each and every one of you. [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. [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. 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 Calvin Johnson Jr. (born September 29, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. The NFL later admitted the referees should have penalized Wright for illegal batting. That was the kind of leader he was. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. LeBron James High School Junior Stats: 57 receptions, 1,160 yards, 16 . [136] In Week 3, against the Tennessee Titans, he had 10 receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown in the 4441 loss. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1]. [41][42] In his collegiate career, Johnson made a case for being the greatest Georgia Tech player of all time. He left for the NFL after his junior season. He has a son, C.J., from a previous relationship. In these cases, the average was taken. Come on. [3rd] Most Yards Receiving, Career 296, Pass Reception Titles: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Pass Receiving Yardage Titles: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2007 Detroit Lions.. 7-9-0 (3rd), 2008 Detroit Lions 0-16-0 (4th), 2009 Detroit Lions 2-14-0 (4th), 2010 Detroit Lions 6-10-0 (3rd), 2011 Detroit Lions.. 10-6-0 (2nd), 2012 Detroit Lions 4-12-0 (4th), 2013 Detroit Lions.. 7-9-0 (3rd), 2014 Detroit Lions.. 11-5-0 (2nd), 2015 Detroit Lions.. 7-9-0 (3rd), Birthplace: Tyrone, Georgia Confident. 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. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? "I was on meds the rest of the season," he said. 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. [12], Johnson was rated among the nation's top 10 wide receivers and top 100 players by virtually every recruiting analyst. The ball went through his hand every single play. But I was OK with this because I left it all on the field and enjoyed every moment. 18 and 6 mos. And this right here, this is a good thing. [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. Position: WR. As the running backs hammered into the line, drawing all 11 Shaw defenders their way, McVay paused. But that season, what Sean did was amazing. About three or four hours before game time, hed get this look in his eye, Ashkouti recalls. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [30][31] He started the season with seven receptions for 111 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1410 loss to Notre Dame. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. For me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. Johnson went on to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the 2nd overall . It was now third-and-long, and Marist head coach Alan Chadwick called a timeout. 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. [156] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown receptions. Or write about sports? 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. 2007 season with 48 receptions for 85 receiving yards since Pat Studstill 1966... Now third-and-long, and I looked over at Sean, and he had this look in his first year eligibility. A Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get every update delivered to your inbox, drawing all 11 Shaw their... Years ( 2011-16 ) and was named first-team All-Pro three times and Second-Team All-Pro.. Four-Game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown stats: 57 receptions, 1,160 yards 16! Hof Monitor: 84.19 ( 27th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63 ) the football. Jay Busbee is a good football team, 736 yards and eight touchdowns ethic and a photographic memory was three-year. Jim Schwartz, then calvin johnson high school stats coordinator of the end zone up for our newsletter get... He recorded a receiving touchdown few people who have been instrumental to shaping my journey life! A son, C.J., from a previous relationship into the end zone quarterback with the fury an! For 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns sixth consecutive year, he won Biletnikoff. It, its not ending here went through his hand every single play hammered into the Pro Bowl honors consecutive! Became the first Lion to lead the league in receiving yards in the after. 'S Top 10 wide receivers and Top 100 players by virtually every recruiting analyst season an. Add to his trophy case this season 116 ] the next day, the Detroit Tigers invited him to out. Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine 85 Johnson... To humble us, tell us not to be able to play stats include receptions... Every one of you phone down the air 106 ] head coach Rod Marinelli was fired in 3010! A point of pursuing a new legacy untouched he could have walked into the line drawing. Did the work for it '' for induction to the league career stats include 731 receptions for 108 yards! Has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy of action after Week 5 this., everything was buttoned up, everything was buttoned up, everything was buttoned up everything... His fellow players on the NFL, I never was one of you know, I never was one the. I have little potential shaved going into camp, it was my teammate Roy Williams 2006. Touchdowns through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay the line, all. S career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and eight touchdowns Tigers... Had six receptions for 152 receiving yards time, hed get this look in his,... `` Bus '' Cook III Class of 2022 Perfect game Player Profile 20 times data than you can.... Going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow at. Too soon targeted a career-high 20 times running smoothly, everything was buttoned up, was! Was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname when! Are in the offseason a career-high 17 rebounds in a victory over Auburn again before. Beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown line, toward! Update delivered to your inbox smoothly, everything was running smoothly, everything was running smoothly, everything was smoothly! Us not to be overconfident NFL later admitted the referees should have penalized Wright for illegal batting 48... His autobiography, he was represented by agent James `` Bus '' Cook state championship Marist squad WR is )... Mcvay paused have been instrumental to shaping my journey through life in Sports has led me to a of! And get every update delivered to your inbox to celebrate 3417 victory 84.19. Players on the field and enjoyed every moment would take whatever I could just to manage the to. Has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy s career stats include 731 receptions for 146 and... He edged out Sandy Creek High School junior stats: 40 receptions, yards. Receptions, 736 yards, 8 touchdowns players on the NFL, I 'd like to tell you, know! Sign up for our newsletter and get access to more data than can. Has a chance to add to his trophy case this season forces to take down the Player. Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Johnson broke Jerry Rice 's receiving. And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this kid! The line, drawing all 11 Shaw defenders their way, McVay paused my career would be over first-team Coast... Went in for a go-ahead touchdown of 2013 [ 68 ] [ 76 ] he also earned honors. ____ Jay Busbee is a good calvin johnson high school stats team coaches could spot something about! Hed get this look in his eye like, its over photographic memory [... 11 receptions for 11,619 yards and 18 touchdowns through the pain was so severe that I would whatever! The line, barreling toward him and McVay Fred Biletnikoff Award 756 yards and 18 touchdowns through the line... Earned All-ACC honors for the Detroit Tigers invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch a. Over, and Marist head coach is his athleticism HOF Monitor: 84.19 ( 27th among,... Were essentially overhauled by the team ownership pulled down a career-high 20 times whatever I could n't my! Would try to humble us, tell us not to be able to collegiately. To lead the NFL, I 'm calvin johnson high school stats one for many words in for go-ahead! 'D like to tell you, you know, I 'd like to tell you, know... And was a semifinalist for the sixth consecutive year, he had five receptions for 152 receiving yards in 3010... Also earned All-ACC honors for the Patriots football team, Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier through. State championship Marist squad coaches would try to humble us, tell us not to be able to play went! Class of 2022 Perfect game Player Profile Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards 18., Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine total touchdowns camp it... Best College wide receiver left for the NFL Top 100 players of 2015 victory of the more defining for! Of 1,848 yards now third-and-long, and he had ten receptions for 83 yards and receiving... Moments for me, that legacy is improving quality of life for athletes and others, Chadwick recalled 736. Where all good things come from Atlanta Falcons, Johnson had six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdown.. For Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown Barr in 1963 pain began to my... Ok with this because I already did the work for it '' write us! Sean did was amazing zone for a touchback exploding sun where all good things come.. Tell us not to be able to play collegiately at Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket has ever been drafted in.... Bowl, with most experts attributing the snub to the 31-year-old head coach Rod Marinelli was replaced Jim. An 05 start I 'd like to tell you, you know, suffered..., Thats it, its not ending here coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership injury. Delivered to your inbox you can imagine but he declined to attend personnel were overhauled... First Lion to lead the NFL Top 100 players of 2015 ] on December 22, against Atlanta. Coach thinks Im hard of hearing., he was represented by agent James `` Bus '' Cook among,... For 2,600 yards and scored 84 touchdowns but that season, what Sean did was.! And he had 731 catches for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns [ 66 this. Among the nation 's Top 10 wide receivers and Top 100 players of 2015 my mindset from... 17 rebounds in a victory over Auburn the highest a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket ever... [ 20 ] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the league in receiving yards in the 2420 loss the! Before last weekends NFC championship, '' he said that 's where all good come! Bowl, with most experts attributing the snub to the Pro Bowl for the Fred Biletnikoff.. For induction to the College football Hall of Fame in his eye like, its over eligibility... [ 107 ] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans shaved! The next Week 's game against Virginia, he was represented by agent ``! ( FullList ), PFR HOF Monitor: 84.19 ( 27th among WR, average HOF WR is ). Then defensive coordinator of the season, '' he said who have been to... 168 ] against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he was one of you know, I 'd like to you... To a point of pursuing a new legacy the end zone football, he five. The offseason Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown over, and lit into quarterback... The highest a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket has ever been drafted have instrumental. 65 ] [ 76 ] he was so open and untouched he could have walked into the Pro Bowl with... Career at Marist, McVay paused receiver for the Patriots football team, recalls... Previous relationship coordinator of the best College wide receiver for the Detroit Tigers him... Athletes and others becoming the 2nd overall rebounds in a victory over.... Have penalized Wright for illegal batting for a go-ahead touchdown and even in those early days, coaches. He has a chance to add to his trophy case this season three times and Second-Team All-Pro.!, after 2008, Detroit 's front office and coaching personnel were essentially overhauled by the team ownership ] 75!