Johnson would lead the NFL in Receiving Yards twice, is a member of the 10,000 Yard Club (the fastest to do so), and was a three-time First Team All-Pro and a five-time Pro Bowl selection, including earning the trip to Hawaii in his final year before his sudden retirement. Had he stayed for a few more years, he could have put many of the Lions receiving records that he already holds well out of reach for decades.
Johnson entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first year on the ballot in 2021.
11. Calvin Johnson
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“Megatron” changed the culture of football in Detroit and made the team a must-watch in the NFL Package. Calvin Johnson was not just an acrobatic receiver, he was an expert route runner who forced constant double teams and nightmares for defenses across the league.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 2nd Overall in the NFL Draft 4/28/07.
- Departed: Retired after the 2015 Season.
- Games Played: 135
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Notable Statistics: 130 Games Started
731 Receptions
11,619 Receiving Yards
83 Receiving Touchdowns
19 Rushing Attempts
167 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdown
94 Approximate Value
2 Playoff Games
17 Receptions
296 Receiving Yards
2 Receiving Touchdowns -
Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (2011, 2012 & 2013)
Second Team All-Pro (2010 & 2013)
Pro Bowl Selection (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015)
All-Rookie (2007)
Most Receiving Yards (2011 & 2012)
Most Receptions (2008)
Most Receiving Yards per Game (2011 & 2012)
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