CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; MAXPREPS; FOLLOW MAXPREPS. These relationships and friendships will last a lifetime. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. Love you, babe. 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. 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. 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. [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. [198], On August 30, 2016, Johnson was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. Quick Facts Previous article Geno Auriemma Next article What do you think? Please check your email for a confirmation. I would also like to congratulate the Class of 2020 as well as my fellow Class of 2021. LeBron James High School Junior Stats: 57 receptions, 1,160 yards, 16 . Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. 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. [30][31] He started the season with seven receptions for 111 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1410 loss to Notre Dame. And when they left, wed look at each other and wed say, Were going to be fine. Calvin Johnson was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2021. 37 in the nation by Rivals.com, the No. [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 [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. [64] The Lions were expected to trade Johnson, most likely to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team announced that they were keeping him. He was part of the Class of 2018. 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. Both touchdown catches included a run after the catch (the first catch going for 38 yards and the second going for 47 yards, both over the middle) displaying Johnson's speed and breakaway ability. 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. [33] Against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Toyota Gator Bowl, Johnson had nine catches for a collegiate-career best 186 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, albeit in a 3835 loss. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). [193] Since Johnson was drafted by the Lions with the second overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, no player had more receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and 100-yard games (46) than Johnson through the 2015 season. Johnson's parents stressed education in his childhood, forbidding him from playing sports if he didn't receive A's and B's in school. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. His highlight reels are so much fun to watch, given his speed and quickness at the position. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. But my life's legacy is still being written. [165] Johnson suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of action after Week 5. 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. [107] Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. ____ Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. [113] In Week 6, against the New York Giants, he had five receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2820 loss. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. You're such a kind spirit, and I admire the way you love on our boys, our handsome little boys unconditionally. 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 [188] Johnson finished the season with 88 receptions for 1,214 yards (13.8 average), and nine touchdowns, reaching 1,000-yards receiving for the sixth consecutive year, and seventh time in nine years. In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had ten receptions for 152 receiving yards in the 2320 victory. [155] In this same game, Johnson tied Lance Alworth for the most career games with at least 200 yards receiving with five. 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. MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. It was now third-and-long, and Marist head coach Alan Chadwick called a timeout. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He went in for a go-ahead touchdown. Britt, Mom, Dad, Shay, Wali, Suray, Ari, David and Cam, Big David, Granddad and my boys, Caleb, Calvin and Carter, and all my family that I have here and friends: I love you all dearly. Because I already did the work for it". [88] Johnson revealed that he needed Vicodin to play through the final three months of the 2007 season. My legacy in sports has been solidified with no greater honor than standing before you today amongst these gentlemen. Every week you showed up. "I was on meds the rest of the season," he said. Two most recent educational accomplishments N/A Educational Tips. College: Georgia Tech. Because moments, people and legacy matters. 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Chadwick walked off, took a breath, then came back and went in on McVay again. Coach, McVay said. 19 and 1 mos. Calvin Johnson was born on September 29, 1985. [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. *****Theres another side to the Wham Naked legend, and thats the Marist defensive failure that immediately preceded it. He was tabbed the No. So the War Eagles lined up in a wishbone, their usual triple-option formation. [160][161], Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 84 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns in 14 games. And I want you to know they've helped carry me to this moment right here. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns. In the game, Johnson caught 12 passes for 211 receiving yards and two touchdownsbreaking Detroit's playoff record of 150 receiving yards in a playoff game previously held by Brett Perriman and Leonard Thompson. Johnson was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. I'm thankful thankful for each and every one of you. Lets go Wham Naked.. Your motto was my offseason mantra: Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. [173], Johnson was named to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl, the most by any Lion since Barry Sanders was named to ten consecutive Pro Bowls. 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