Calvin Johnson Jr. (born September 29, 1985) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. Nicknamed "Megatron" after the Transformers character of the same name, he is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time. [1]

Draft: Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2021 . Instagram: megatron. More bio, uniform, draft info

2021年2月7日 · Calvin Johnson, dubbed "Megatron" as a rookie with the Detroit Lions because of his otherworldly physique and athleticism, has been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Voting was conducted virtually on Jan. 19, and the results were announced today in Tampa, Fla., the day before Super Bowl LV.

2023年9月1日 · However, even though “ Megatron” looked unstoppable, his career came to an end when he retired suddenly after the 2015 season. The decision took fans by surprise, because the 6-5, 237-pound...

2023年5月16日 · Over his nine seasons with the Detroit Lions, he set multiple league records and brought the team to the playoffs twice, including their best record since 1991. He also had one of the best...

Nicknamed “Megatron” by a teammate for his strong, robotic like abilities on the field, Johnson began truly making his mark in the league during the 2008 season when he finished with 78 catches for 1,331 yards and 12 touchdowns.

2020年7月2日 · It has become second nature for many Detroit Lions fans to call Calvin Johnson by his nickname of ‘Megatron’, but few folks probably realize how that name actually came to be. As it turns out,...

2024年10月2日 · The Michigan government announced September 30, a day after Johnson’s birthday, as ‘Megatron Day.’ This day commemorates the Pro Football Hall of Famer’s induction into the Pride of the Lions during the team’s game against the Seahawks.

Drafted in 2007 the 2nd overall pick to the Detroit Lions, Johnson earned the moniker “Megatron” for being the most dominant receiver of his era. Johnson’s relentless worth ethic, control of his attitude and efforts constantly put him in position to grasp any opportunities at hand.

Calvin Johnson burst onto the NFL scene in 2007 as the 2nd overall draft pick of the Detroit Lions. His imposing 6‘5" frame and athletic prowess quickly earned him the nickname "Megatron" – a reference to the powerful Transformers character.