[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. [191][62], On March 8, 2016, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. [229], Johnson founded The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. in 2008. [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". And even in those early days, Marists coaches could spot something different about this particular kid. [24] On September 24, against Virginia Tech, he had five receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 517 loss. 15 player in the nation by TheInsiders.com, and named to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Rivals 100 by Rivals.com, TheInsiders.com Hot 100, the SuperPrep All-America 275, and the Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team. [16] On November 13, against Connecticut, he had six receptions for 131 receiving yards in the 3010 victory. And not even a blow such as pancreatic cancer was able to dampen her spirit. [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. Please check your email for a confirmation. In fact, he was so talented he actually beat out Calvin Johnson for Georgia State Player of the Year in 2003. [68][69], Johnson attended Reebok's NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. What's the number on his jersey? On the headset, Chadwick was talking over options with his offensive coordinator, Paul Etheridge, who was in the press box high above the field. [85] Johnson finished the 2007 season with 48 receptions for 756 yards and five total touchdowns. It was so bad at the moment I couldn't feel my legs, and I thought my career would be over. Whats not as evident when it comes to the 31-year-old head coach is his athleticism. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Egg Harbor Township High School. Not really hard, but I just want you to know I valued every moment I spent with you, on the field, in the locker room and with our families. He had a few scholarship offers to . [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. [233] They were married in June 2016. Matt Millen, the team's incumbent general manager and CEO since 2001, was terminated on September 24, 2008. It's truly an honor to be standing before you this evening celebrating this incredible moment. Quick Facts Previous article Geno Auriemma Next article What do you think? [32] In the following game, he had four receptions for 26 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 386 victory over Samford. 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. 19 and 1 mos. And this motivated me to do the same thing for you. [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. [103] Johnson became the first Lion to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns since Terry Barr in 1963. Because moments, people and legacy matters. [137] In Week 6, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had six receptions for 135 yards in the 2623 victory. 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. 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. Needless to say, aSuper Bowl title would top a state championship and even player of the year in Georgia. 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[23] The game featured Georgia Tech having two 100-yard receivers in the same game for the sixth time in school history, Johnson and Damarius Bilbo, who had 131. What the hells wrong with you? Chadwick screamed. [15] On October 16, against Duke, he had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 247 victory. Two-time All-State. Player in 2021 The Lions offered to pay Johnson $500,000 a year for three years to show up and speak at team events and donate an additional $100,000 to a charity of his choice, but he did not accept the offer, stating "they need to figure out a way to do it and not have me work for it. [36] In addition, Johnson's 186 receiving yards set a school record for receiving yards in a bowl game. [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. Calvin Johnson was born on September 29, 1985. [2][58][59] Johnson was said by ESPN to be able to be productive as a rookie, much like receiver Randy Moss. 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. Love you, babe. Without you, I wouldn't have made it again. [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. McVay has a chance to add to his trophy case this season. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. 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. I'm thankful thankful for each and every one of you. Calvin Johnson is going to make the Hall of Fame, says Chris Ashkouti, McVays backup QB and fellow cornerback at Marist. Thats what I see now on TV.. [64][65][66] This is the highest a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket has ever been drafted. You know me, I can be a little rough around the edges, but your grace and smooth touch, it keeps us in balance. 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. And after a beat, he began rolling to the left, still holding the ball, all alone hence, the Naked.. Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. 81. Megatron is a nickname for Calvin Johnson. 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. [98], Johnson set a career-high for receptions in a game during the Week-9 match-up against the Lions' division rivals, the Chicago Bears, with eight receptions that garnered 94 yards and one touchdown, but still lost the game 2723. He scored 19 points in a win over top-ranked Tennessee on February 16, 2019. [83][84] The nickname caught on well with fans. [17] In the next week's game against Virginia, he had five receptions for 108 receiving yards in the 3010 loss. [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. [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. 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. Coach thinks Im hard of hearing., He shook it off! Chadwick recalls with a laugh. [154] In addition to breaking the Lions' franchise record of 302 receiving yards set by Cloyce Box on December 3, 1950, it was the highest receiving yardage ever in a regulation-length game and the second-highest overall single-game yardage in NFL history, behind Flipper Anderson's 336-yard performance in a 1989 overtime win. [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. And there came a moment when I know my time in this league, those days were numbered. When we were 016, you never stopped showing up. I love you. [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. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. 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. Good evening, everybody. As a quarterback, he led the team to a 26-3 record, including a 14-1 record and that state championship his senior year. Johnson took five weeks off after the 2007 season and was taking part in the Lions' offseason program. Shawn Jefferson, my Detroit wide receiver coach: You always taught me to answer the bell, answer the door immediately when adversity knocks. [115] In Week 10, against the Buffalo Bills, he had ten receptions for 128 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 1412 loss. [141][142] In the Colts game, Johnson was targeted a career-high 20 times. BATS/THROWS . Hed be totally focused. He had 731 catches for 11,619 yards and scored 84 touchdowns. 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. [136] In Week 3, against the Tennessee Titans, he had 10 receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown in the 4441 loss. [90] As the official starting wide receiver behind Roy Williams, Johnson led the team in receptions and yards, collecting seven catches for 107 yards, which included one 38-yard catch-and-run in the Lions' 3421 loss. The NFL later admitted the referees should have penalized Wright for illegal batting. Join our linker program. [24] He entered his 2006 season in the running for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy. [108] Schwartz ultimately revamped the entire Detroit offensive (and defensive) philosophieshiring Scott Linehan and Gunther Cunningham, respectively. [27] He also earned All-ACC honors for the second straight year and was a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. Calvin Johnson's Football Stats Career Var 17-18 Var 16-17 Var 15-16 Career Stats Calvin has played on 3 football teams covered by MaxPreps. As Ashkouti recalls, a Shaw ballcarrier broke through the Marist line, barreling toward him and McVay. [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. As the running backs hammered into the line, drawing all 11 Shaw defenders their way, McVay paused. I spent time thinking about my legacy and what I'll leave behind. 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 [135] Johnson started off the season with six receptions for 111 yards in a 2723 victory over the St. Louis Rams. Johnson amassed 77 receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2010 season. These relationships and friendships will last a lifetime. Finally, he was tabbed to the AJC's preseason Super 11. Calvin Johnson had 11,619 receiving yards over his career. [112], In the season opener against the Chicago Bears, Johnson caught a pass with 31 seconds left in regulation in the end zone for what looked like a game-winning touchdown. Because I already did the work for it". NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE BIRTHDATE; Calvin Johnson: 6'5" 237: Georgia Tech: 9/29/1985 CALVIN JOHNSON: I am trying to keep my emotions in check here, so y'all just got to chill out. . [168] Against the Bears, he had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3417 victory. In these cases, the average was taken. Following the season he declared for the NBA draft. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Or write about sports? Calvin Johnson now holds a career stat line of 83 receiving touchdowns, 731 catches, 15.9 yards per catch, and 11,619 receiving yards. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Axtell High School. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. 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. Chadwick believes McVay has the mindset to handle that blast furnace, and he uses another example from the Marist sideline to illustrate his point. 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. [37] Overall, Johnson tallied 1,202 receiving yards on 76 catches. Late in the game, Marist was down four points, hopes for a state championship flickering and fading. High School: Sandy Creek (GA), Drafted: 1st round (2nd player overall) in 2007 by Detroit. [116] The Bills game was the beginning of a four-game streak for Johnson where he recorded a receiving touchdown. My big sister Shay, Erica, Erica LaShay Johnson oh, Johnson, my bad, my bad, you got me. [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. [234] The couple currently resides in Detroit. In football, he was a three-year starter as a wide receiver for the Patriots football team. Johnson was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. [55] He was selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. 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. [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. But it was my second year when that Megatron mindset was born. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Im not sure he heard a word any of us were saying, Ashkouti says. 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. [149], After a slow start to the 2013 season in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson had six receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns in a 2521 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He ranks first in school history in career receiving yards, second in receptions, first in touchdown receptions, and first in career 100-yard receiving games with 13. Career Stats Please stand, all my teammates and coaches. Johnson went on to play collegiately at Georgia Tech before becoming the 2nd overall . [175] Johnson and Golden Tate became the Lions' first duo to reach 1,000 yards apiece in the same season since Roy Williams and Mike Furrey in 2006. Once the game began, then and now, theres never any doubt: Sean McVays the tip of the spear, leading his team in both word and deed. 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. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). A natural athlete, McVay took to football instantly, starting first as a shutdown cornerback and later at quarterback. [3] On January 8, 2007, Johnson declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft, bypassing his senior season at Georgia Tech. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. But my life's legacy is still being written. [53] The "solar latrines" use the sun's rays to safely transform bacteria-laden waste into fertilizer. [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 So I've decided to share with you some things that matter to me most this evening, and those are moments, people and legacies. Calm. 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. 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. You combine that with a strong work ethic and a photographic memory? We had a great team around him, but Sean made it go.. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Coahoma County High School. [110] Stafford was named the team's starting quarterback out of training camp, but he battled various injuries throughout the season. He was just looking right through us.. [45][57] He was regarded as the best athlete to come out of the draft and was the #1 player on most draft boards. [129] The Lions finished with a 106 record, finished second in the NFC North, and earned a playoff berth. [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. 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 Calvin Johnson had 731 receptions over his career. The two friends joined forces to take down the Shaw player and utterly failed. LeBron James High School Junior Stats: 57 receptions, 1,160 yards, 16 . [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. He was so open and untouched he could have walked into the end zone. Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. [159] Following the Steelers game, he added two more 100-yard performances in Weeks 1213 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. 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. Thank you. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Bus Cook, my agent: Put your phone down. A two-time All-American at Georgia Tech, Johnson was selected second overall by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in the 2007 NFL Draft, and he played for the Lions for all of his professional career. [3], Johnson was also rated as the best player in Georgia, No. [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. 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. [97] With Williams gone and starting quarterback Jon Kitna lost to injury for the season, the Texans defense had little to do to stop the Lions' offense but shut down Johnson, winning the game 2821. 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. PITCHING STATS LAST OCCURRENCE; Inn. Calvin Johnson career stats, NFL records. 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. . Every week you showed up. McVay, the teams quarterback, cornerback and occasional punter, had driven the War Eagles down to within sight of the Shaw end zone, but had run up hard against the defense on two straight plays. I also want to take a moment to share about a few people who have been instrumental to shaping my journey. 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. Johnson was noted for having a rare combination of size (6ft 5 in and 239lbs), catching ability, speed (40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds), strength, leaping ability,[2][3] and body control. These plants, primitive in nature, provide an alternative to their destructive counterparts, opioids. Height: 6-5 Weight: 236. Calvin Johnson Jr. (born September 29, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. [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. [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. Calvin Johnson III Class of 2022 Perfect Game Player Profile. Williams later changed the nickname to "Bolt" after Jamaican sprinting phenom Usain Bolt, comparing the two athletes' similar height and running abilities. Before attending Miami University in Ohio,he was an outstanding high schoolquarterback at Marist in Georgia. [26] He earned first-team All-American honors for the 2005 season. Doing so changes your outlook and outcomes of situations when you look at things from this perspective. 1) Write to Calvin, and let this person know that you're willing to help this person pursue an education. [3][11] His #81 was retired on October 22, 2010. 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. You were the precedent. Before I end, I'd like to tell you, you know, I never was one to celebrate. [14] In the following game, against Clemson, he had eight receptions for 127 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2824 victory. [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. [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. [122] In a Week 15 game against the Oakland Raiders, Johnson had nine receptions for 214 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 2827 victory. 18 and 6 mos. The closer the day drew to kickoff, teammates would see a change come over McVay. View Calvin Johnson's career, season and game-by-game baseball stats while attending Menlo-Atherton High School. [120], In 2011, Johnson had his second best statistical season of his NFL career, reaching a then career-high 1,681 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. 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. In high school, Calvin Johnson finished his junior year with 40 receptions for 736 years and 8 touchdowns. In his career at Marist, McVay rushed for 2,600 yards and 40 touchdowns, adding 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air. [38][39][40] Johnson's 15 receiving touchdowns were a new Georgia Tech single-season record. Come on, Jim. It gave me more empathy and understanding for those who suffer and deal with pain on a daily basis. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was one of the best in the state. [28] He led the team with 54 catches for 888 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. [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. [155] In this same game, Johnson tied Lance Alworth for the most career games with at least 200 yards receiving with five. [92] In the following two games, losses to San Francisco and Chicago, Johnson failed to score a touchdown or gain over 50 yards receiving. [138] In the stretch from Week 9 to Week 14, he recorded five consecutive games with 125 receiving yards or more, which tied the NFL record held by Pat Studstill in the 1966 season. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has always expressed an interest in finishing his degree at Georgia Tech. He ended the game with six receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns. [29], Johnson was named a team captain going into his junior season. McVay jogged to the sideline. Sean and I were just laying there on the field. [100] Johnson ended his first game with Culpepper at quarterback with two receptions for 92 yards in a 3814 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Your motto was my offseason mantra: Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [82] Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. [22] In the next game, he had six receptions for 114 receiving yards in a 2721 victory over North Carolina. We went out to visit him in Los Angeles, and he was showing us around camp, Etheridge says. Right about now, the Los Angeles Rams have to be feeling the same way. 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. Skip to main content [102], Johnson and the 2008 Detroit Lions finished the first ever 016 season in NFL history after a 3121 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. [117] [62][196] On February 6, 2021, Johnson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. I stayed hurt the whole season, probably because I was trying to come back too soon. Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. 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. pitched: 2.2: Jul 16, 2019 vs. Easley Baseball Club 15U Prime: Runs allowed: 0: "I know it's there but it doesn't hurt," he said. It was my teammate Roy Williams in 2006 and 7 who gave me the nickname Megatron when I came to the league. He racked up 713 catches, 11,619 receiving yards and 83 receiving touchdowns during his . I try to make my words count. [21], Johnson started the 2005 season with four receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a 2314 victory over Auburn.
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