Calvin Johnson
American NFL wide receiver Calvin Johnson was born September 25th, 1985 in Tyrone, Georgia.
Calvin began his playing career with college side Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. In 2007 he was drafted to NFL giants the Detroit Lions.
Calvin Johnson News
Lions rally to beat Raiders
Sep 9, 2007, 23:44 GMT
Jon Kitna threw three touchdown passes, one of them to rookie phenom Calvin Johnson, as the Detroit Lions coughed up a 17- point lead but rallied to beat the Oakland Raiders, 36-21, in the season opener for both teams at McAfee Coliseum.
... moreNCAA Football Preview - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Aug 25, 2007, 17:07 GMT
OFFENSE: The Tech offense averaged a solid 24.9 ppg last season and although it only averaged 332.1 yards per game, the ground game was solid (162.4 ypg) and the passing game possessed the best offensive weapon in the nation in standout receiver Calvin Johnson. The offense was under the leadership of inconsistent QB Reggie Ball the last few seasons, but his reign is now over and the offense will be turned over to junior signal-caller Taylor Bennett (6-3, 215), who got two starts last season, including a great performance in last year's Gator Bowl (326 yards and three TDs). Replacing Ball isn't the problem, but replacing Johnson will be impossible. The All-American went third in the NFL Draft last season, after finishing his junior campaign with 76 receptions, for 1,202 yards and 15 TDs. The other offensive weapon, tailback Tashard Choice, does return, after rushing for an ACC-best 1,473 yards in 2006, with 12 TDs. A steady diet of Choice on the ground is clearly the way to go this year, as head coach Chan Gailey sees what he has in the passing game. Look for junior James Johnson (39 receptions, for 608 yards and seven TDs) to become the go-to-guy downfield for Tech, although a lot is expected of redshirt freshman Demaryius Thomas (6-3, 220). The offensive line returns four of its five starters, including 6-6, 300-pound left tackle Andrew Gardner, who was an all-conference honorable mention last season.
... moreLions edge Bengals in preseason opener
Aug 10, 2007, 3:10 GMT
Calvin Johnson caught both of his passes just before halftime, and Detroit made a rousing fourth-quarter comeback long after he exited the game, as the Lions downed Cincinnati, 27-26, in the preseason opener for both clubs at Ford Field.
... moreLions sign WR Calvin Johnson
Aug 3, 2007, 13:10 GMT
The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Calvin Johnson Friday, inking the second overall pick in the 2007 draft to a six-year contract.
... moreLine of Scrimmage: Mock Draft - Raiders Have To Take Russell
Apr 18, 2007, 19:15 GMT
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