Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson is a former American football wide receiver who spent his whole professional career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Johnson’s teammate Roy Williams gave him the nickname “Megatron” after a Transformers figure. Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time, despite his early retirement in 2016 at the age of 30.

Net worth of Calvin Johnson ?

Calvin Johnson, a 33-year-old footballer, has had a well-managed career life in which he has amassed a sizable wealth. Calvin Johnson has amassed a million dollars in his career as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, despite all of his hard work and time. Johnson is well-off, with an estimated net worth of $85 million.

He had even signed a six-year, $64 million contract with the Detroit Lions in 2007, making him the highest-paid athlete in Lions history. He signed a long-term contract worth $132 million in 2012, with a guarantee of $60 million in the United States. Johnson’s current annual pay is $22.5 million dollars.

According to multiple accounts, he has made $45 million in his career. Johnson has managed to live a wealthy and extravagant lifestyle despite his multimillion-dollar riches.

What is Calvin Johnson Famous for?

  •  Calvin Johnson is famous as the greatest wide receivers of all time.
  • Best known as the former player of Detroit Lions.

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When and Where was Calvin Johnson Born?

Calvin Johnson was born in the city of Newnan, Georgia, on September 29, 1985. Calvin Johnson Jr. is his birth name. He is an American citizen. Johnson is of Black ancestry, and his zodiac sign is Libra.

Calvin Johnson is the son of Calvin Johnson Sr. (his father) and Arica Johnson (his mother) (mother). His mother is a physician. Johnson grew up with three siblings: a brother named Wali Johnson and two sisters named Erica and Elan Johnson.

Johnson went to Tyrone, Georgia’s Sandy Creek High School. He was a three-year starter as wide receiver for the Patriots football team, so he was always interested in sports. He was a letterman in football and a baseball standout in high school.

In all of his sophomore, junior, and senior years, he was a fantastic player.

Johnson was ranked No. 4 wide receiver and the best player in Georgia among the top 10 wide receivers and top 100 players in the country. He went on to study engineering at Georgia Tech, where he was a member of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team.

In 2006, he was awarded ACC Player of the Year and received the “Biletnikoff Award,” the Paul Warfield Award, and the “Biletnikoff Award.”

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When Did Calvin Johnson Start His Professional Career?

  • Calvin Johnson kicked off his professional career after he got selected as the second pick overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft.
  • He attended Reebok’s NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles.
  • Later, on August 3, 2007, Johnson signed a six-year deal with the Detroit Lions.
  • On September 7, 2008, Johnson faced the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.
  • Johnson was selected to the first Pro Bowl of his career in the 2010 season.
  • He made a career-high 1,681 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns which was the second-best season of his NFL career.
  • On March 14, 2012, Johnson signed an eight-year extension with the Detroit Lions.
  • Johnson was also named a starter for the NFC in the Pro Bowl at Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Johnson was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl, but due to his injury, he couldn’t play it.
  • On November 27, 2014, Johnson became the fastest player to reach 10,000 receiving yards in NFL history at the time against the Chicago Bears.
  • On March 8, 2016, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL after 9 seasons.
  • Johnson then competed on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars and finished in third place.
  • In August 2019, Johnson was named to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
  • Johnson also announced a partnership with Harvard University to study the effects of cannabis.

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Who is Calvin Johnson Married to?

Calvin Johnson is married to Brittney McNorton, his long-time girlfriend. Before dating Johnson, McNortn worked for the Detroit Lions. Johnson and McNorton got engaged in March 2015 and married in June 2016 in Metro Detroit.

Calvin has a son named Calvin Jr. from his former relationship with Shallyn Blanton, who was born in 2013.

The couple is currently based in Atlanta. The pair was granted permission to start a medicinal cannabis shop in Michigan in February 2019.

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About Height:

The dark-skinned, towering, and dashing hunk he has a great male body physique that he has meticulously preserved. Johnson has devoted more attention to his health and body as a result of his sports career. Johnson is a tall man, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall (1.96m).

He was also already 6 feet tall when he was in middle school and 6 feet 4 inches tall when he was in grade 10.

Johnson weighs 108 kg (237 lbs). Johnson has dark brown eyes and black hair. On his left arm, he has a tattoo of Jesus, and on his right arm, he has a Christian cross.

Quick Facts About

Celebrated Name Calvin Johnson
Age 35 Years
Nick Name Megatron
Birth Name Calvin Johnson Jr.
Birth Date 1985-09-29
Gender Male
Profession Football Wide Reciever
Birth Nation United States
Place Of Birth Newnan, Georgia
Nationality American
Ethnicity Black
Horoscope Libra
Best Known For former player of Detroit Lions
Father Calvin Johnson Sr.
Mother Arica Johnson
Siblings 3
Sisters Erica Johnson and Elan Johnson
Brothers Wali Johnson
School Sandy Creek High School
College / University Georgia Institute of Technology
Marital Status Married
Married Date June 2016
Girl Friend Brittney McNorton
Spouse Brittney McNorton
Children 1
Body Type Masculine
Height 6ft. 5inches(1.96 m)
Weight 108kg(237 lbs)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
Face Color Brown
Net Worth $85 million
Salary $22.5 million
Sexual Orientation Straight
Religion Straight
Debut Club Detroit Lions
Career Start 2007