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. I ain't crying. 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. [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. His highlight reels are so much fun to watch, given his speed and quickness at the position. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:12AM. Or write about sports? It was so bad at the moment I couldn't feel my legs, and I thought my career would be over. [131][132] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. [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. [13], As a freshman in 2004, Johnson was an immediate contributor. 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. [185] This was his fourth NFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination for his effort against the Bears. 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2010s", "Falcons clinch NFC's No. [148] Johnson was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. *****Sean McVay descends from football royalty; his grandfather John helped build the San Francisco 49ers Montana-Young-Rice dynasty. Calvin Johnson Career Stats | StatMuse Calvin Johnson 6'5", 237 lbs Detroit Lions WR Career Stats Game Log Splits Wide receiver Calvin Johnson played 9 seasons for the Lions. 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. Coach thinks Im hard of hearing., He shook it off! Chadwick recalls with a laugh. What a blessing, an honor and an inspiration it was to witness and to have you as our mother. [166] He returned in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins and had seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 2016 victory. And when they left, wed look at each other and wed say, Were going to be fine. John Bazemore/AP Photo Calvin Johnson. [172] In the 2420 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had five receptions for 85 receiving yards. Career Stats Johnson has a tattoo of the crucifixion of Jesus on his left arm and a Christian cross on his right arm. [155] In this same game, Johnson tied Lance Alworth for the most career games with at least 200 yards receiving with five. That punt resulted in the Rams first three points of the game, and you know what happened after that. 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All rights reserved. [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. 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. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [163] Johnson was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. What's the number on his jersey? Please check your email for a confirmation. [110] Stafford was named the team's starting quarterback out of training camp, but he battled various injuries throughout the season. I'm thankful thankful for each and every one of you. I also want to take a moment to share about a few people who have been instrumental to shaping my journey. Chadwick walked off, took a breath, then came back and went in on McVay again. Do you have a blog? Sean McVay didnt play football until his freshman year at Marist, instead focusing on soccer. My journey through life in sports has led me to a point of pursuing a new legacy. 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. [221] He finished in third place to James Hinchcliffe and Laurie Hernandez. Thank you. [174] He finished the 2014 season with 71 receptions for 1,044 receiving yards and receiving eight touchdowns. Georgia Tech Thats a lethal combination., Sophomores would get their heads shaved going into camp, it was tradition, Chadwick recalled. 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. Calvin Johnson was born on September 29, 1985. 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