Calvin Johnson, also known as “Megatron”, is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. Johnson was one of the most physically gifted wide receivers to ever play the game. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time All-Pro selection, and a two-time NFL receiving yards leader.

Johnson was an instant impact player for the Lions, leading the team in receiving yards and receptions in each of his first three seasons. He also set the NFL record for most receiving yards in a single season with 1,964 yards in 2012. He also set the NFL record for most consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards, with five. Johnson also set the NFL record for most career receiving yards per game, with 96.8.

Johnson was a reliable target for the Lions, and he was often the go-to receiver in critical situations. He was known for his ability to make big plays and for his ability to make tough catches in traffic. He also had the ability to make defenders miss in the open field, and he was a threat to take it to the end zone every time he touched the ball.

Johnson was one of the most dominant wide receivers of his era, and he was a major factor in the success of the Lions during his time in Detroit. He was a leader on and off the field, and he was a fan favorite in Detroit. He retired from the NFL in 2015 after nine seasons with the Lions. Johnson will always be remembered as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.

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