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why is calvin johnsons nickname megatron

by Madie Schulist Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

He got the nickname "Megatron" as a rookie in training camp with the Detroit Lions in 2007. Roy Williams, a budding Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Lions, took one look at the physically imposing rookie and put the "Megatron" tag on Johnson. The name likened Johnson to the character in the Transformers series.Feb 6, 2021

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Who is nicknamed Megatron?

MegatronCalvin Johnson / Nickname

Is Megatron in the Hall of Fame?

Calvin Johnson Jr., also known as Megatron, was officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this past Sunday. Johnson, a native of Tyrone, Georgia, is Georgia Tech's all-time career leader in receiving yards, 100-yard receiving games and touchdown receptions.

Who is Calvin Johnson's wife?

Brittney McNortonCalvin Johnson / Wife (m. 2016)

How many years did Megatron play in the NFL?

"Megatron" Put Up Numbers Worthy of the Hall Of Fame In just 9 seasons of NFL play, he finished his career with totals that other players at his position would need at least a few more years to accomplish.

How many Johnsons are in the NFL?

There are five Joneses: Marvin, TJ and Andy at receiver, Christian Jones at linebacker and Chris Jones at cornerback. The four Johnsons reside mostly on the lines – Wesley is an offensive lineman, Cam and Toby are on the defensive line and rookie Kerryon is one of the team's running backs.

Did Megatron ever make the playoffs?

Johnson — known by his nickname “Megatron” — was a six-time Pro Bowler and first-team all-pro for three consecutive seasons. He also broke the NFL record for receiving yards in a season in 2012, but made the playoffs with the Lions just twice, in 2011 and 2014.

How much did Calvin Johnson weigh?

236 lbsCalvin Johnson / Weight

How old is Calvin Johnson?

36 years (September 29, 1985)Calvin Johnson / Age

Why did Calvin Johnson retire?

During his speech, Johnson spoke about some of the injuries that plagued him during his career and forced him into an early retirement. He specifically cited a back injury that he suffered as a rookie and that lingered throughout his entire career.

How many drops did Megatron have?

The first stat up is a simple one, and that's our Drop Rate for wide receivers....Signature Stats: Drop Rate - Wide Receivers.NameCalvin JohnsonTeamDETTargets199Catches122Drops149 more columns•Jan 21, 2013

What is Megatron net worth?

As a high school football player he was the starting wide receiver for three years, and the school retired his number #81 on October 22, 2010....Calvin Johnson Net Worth.Net Worth:$45 MillionDate of Birth:Sep 29, 1985 (36 years old)Gender:MaleHeight:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)Profession:American football player2 more rows

What is the quickest 40-yard dash?

As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times:No. 1: John Ross, 4.22 seconds in 2017.No. 2: Kalon Barnes, CB, 4.23 seconds in 2022.No. 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24 seconds in 2008.No. 4: Rondel Melendez, WR, 4.24 seconds in 1999.No. 5: Dri Archer, RB, 4.26 seconds in 2014.No. ... No. ... No.More items...•

No. 3 Optimus

We won't go with the full 'Optimus Prime' here because Deion Sanders has probably trademarked it.

No. 2 Calvin

You know you've made it big in sports when people can correctly refer to you in conversation by only your first name. Other stars that have achieved this honor? Kobe, Shaq, Magic, Peyton, Wilt, the list goes on.

No. 1 Voltron

This was perhaps the moniker Calvin Johnson's significant others were going for. I don't blame them for their mistake, 80's cartoon characters turned lovable action figures are hard to keep straight. Which reminds me of my new nickname for the Detroit Lions franchise.

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