How many years did Calvin Johnson play football?

Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he was a two-time All-American, and was selected by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Is Calvin Johnson the Best Receiver of all time?

Banged up and bummed out about the Lions' futility, Calvin Johnson retired from the NFL three years ago, while still in his prime. Looking back on it all, the best receiver of his era—hands down, in his words—has no regrets. This story appears in the Sept. 23, 2019, issue of Sports Illustrated.

How much did Calvin Johnson get back from the Lions?

How much did Calvin Johnson get back from the Lions?
Of course Calvin Johnson didn't need the money. He made so much that he doesn't even know the exact amount the Lions made him repay when he retired in March 2016. "One point six [million] or something like that," he guesses of the returned, prorated portion of his signing bonus.

How did Calvin Johnson get his nickname Megatron?

Calvin Johnson. Johnson had a rare combination of size (6 ft 5 in and 239 lbs), catching ability, speed ( 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds), strength, leaping ability, and body control. His nickname, " Megatron ", a Transformers character, was given to him by Lions teammate Roy Williams, and the name caught on with fans.

When did Calvin Johnson retire from Detroit Lions?

March 8, 2016: Detroit Lions Announced WR Calvin Johnson has retired. March 14, 2012: Detroit Lions has been re-signed to a seven-year extension.

How good was Andre Johnson in college football?

How good was Andre Johnson in college football?
Johnson had 178 receptions in his career, good for 2,927 yards and 28 touchdowns. 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.