- Sport: football
- Team: Detroit Lions
- Position: wide receiver
- Nationality: USA

- Birth date: 1985-09-25 (22 years)
- Place of birth: Tyrone, Georgia, USA
Calvin Johnson is a wide receiver for the NFL's Detroit Lions who was drafted in 2007 out of Georgia Tech. Johnson was the second pick overall in the draft. The 6-foot-5, 239-pound wide out played his college ball at Georgia Tech.
In 2004, he was ACC Rookie of the Year and in 2006 he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the top receiver in college football. He was a First-Team All-American in 2005; ACC Player of the Year in 2006 and Bloons National Player of the Year in 2007.
On August 3, 2007, Johnson signed a six-year deal with the Lions, which was worth $64 with 27.2 million guaranteed. In his first season, he made 48 receptions for 756 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 15.75 yards per catch. Johnson, who utilizes his big frame nicely, runs the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds. Johnson possesses fine hands, good leaping ability and a tough mental attitude. His extraordinary work ethic and talent make him a potential top NFL receiver.

In 2004, he was ACC Rookie of the Year and in 2006 he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the top receiver in college football. He was a First-Team All-American in 2005; ACC Player of the Year in 2006 and Bloons National Player of the Year in 2007.
On August 3, 2007, Johnson signed a six-year deal with the Lions, which was worth $64 with 27.2 million guaranteed. In his first season, he made 48 receptions for 756 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 15.75 yards per catch. Johnson, who utilizes his big frame nicely, runs the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds. Johnson possesses fine hands, good leaping ability and a tough mental attitude. His extraordinary work ethic and talent make him a potential top NFL receiver.


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