Player
Calvin Johnson
WR (retired)
Calvin Johnson: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
9 NFL seasons, all in Detroit. 11,920 career receiving yards. Hall of Fame inductee 2021.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 135 |
| Receptions | 749 |
| Receiving Yards | 11,920 |
| Receiving TDs | 85 |
| Y/R | 15.91 |
His 2012 1,964 receiving yards is the all-time NFL single-season record.
RareMost receiving yards in a season
| Player | Year | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin Johnson | 2012 | 1,964 |
| Justin Jefferson | 2022 | 1,809 |
| Cooper Kupp | 2021 | 1,947 |
| Jerry Rice | 1995 | 1,848 |
7 straight 1,000+ yard seasons (2008-15) — among the best WR runs of the modern era.
TrendMegatron production by year
| Year | Rec | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 78 | 1,331 | 12 |
| 2010 | 77 | 1,120 | 12 |
| 2011 | 109 | 1,897 | 18 |
| 2012 | 122 | 1,964 | 5 |
| 2013 | 84 | 1,492 | 12 |
| 2014 | 76 | 1,162 | 8 |
| 2015 | 88 | 1,214 | 9 |
Receiving yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1331 |
| 2010 | 1120 |
| 2011 | 1897 |
| 2012 | 1964 |
| 2013 | 1492 |
| 2014 | 1162 |
| 2015 | 1214 |
He retired at age 30 — among the youngest HOF receivers to walk away in their physical prime.
ComparisonMegatron early retirement context
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Retirement age | 30 |
| Final-year stats | 88-1,214-9 |
| Cited reason | Bone, knee, finger injuries |
| Money left on table | $11M+ |
He played 9 seasons all in DET. 0 playoff wins despite 2 playoff appearances.
SplitMegatron DET tenure
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Years | 9 |
| Playoff trips | 2 |
| Playoff wins | 0 |
| DET franchise records | ~12 |
His 6'5" 237-pound frame + 4.35 40-yard dash is among the best WR athletic profiles ever measured.
AnomalyMegatron physical metrics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 237 |
| 40-yard dash | 4.35 |
| Vertical jump | 42.5" |
| Bench press | 21 reps |
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