| Calvin
Johnson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Johnson Upgraded To Questionable 
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 25, 2009 |
Will He Start? Stafford's Status A Mystery  Matthew Stafford hasn't practiced all week, but that doesn't mean he won't play on Thursday.
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 25, 2009 |
STATS Quick Hits: Lions at Vikings Some key stats you should know before the Lions-Vikings matchup.
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Nov 14, 2009 |
Johnson Dismisses "Tiff" With Stafford Lions receiver claims there's no hard feelings between him and rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford.
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 11, 2009 |
CJ Return of No Help to Lions, Stafford Even Calvin Johnson's presence wasn't enough to help Detroit on Sunday. More inside.
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 10, 2009 |
Schwartz "Optimistic" Johnson, Smith To Play  Following Friday's practice, Lions coach Jim Schwartz delivered the verdict: CJ will (likely) play
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 6, 2009 |
Notebook: Can Lions Secondary Handle 'Hawks?  Has Detroit's makeshift secondary improved? That will be tested against Seattle on Sunday.
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 5, 2009 |
Lions' Calvin Johnson Making "Progress" 
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 4, 2009 |
CJ Remains Day-To-Day
-by RoarReport.com
Nov 3, 2009 |
Stafford, Johnson Likely to Start Sunday  Detroit likely to return two key starters as they prepare for the winless St. Louis Rams.
-by RoarReport.com
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-5
Wt: 239
40: 4.37
| Date of Birth: |
09/25/1985 |
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| 2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: WR |
Pos Rank: #1 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
Hands and Concentration |
Red Zone Weapon |
Size |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Elusiveness with Catch |
Route-Running Skills |
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| Possessing tremendous size, athletic ability and soft hands, Johnson is the “go-to” receiver who cannot be stopped. Grades out as the top prospect in this year's draft and will be an early selection in round one. |
| Biography: |
Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his freshman
campaign and named ACC Player of the Year last season. Junior numbers
were 76/1,202/15 after 54/888/6 as a sophomore.
Pos:
Big, fluid, game-controlling receiver who is a dominant force. Uses
his frame as an advantage and makes the difficult reception with
defenders draped on him. Displays terrific eye/hand coordination,
effortlessly catching the ball in stride or making incredibly
acrobatic receptions down the field. Strong, sturdy wide out who takes
a pounding, yet holds onto the throw and breaks tackles to pick up
positive yardage. Comes back to the ball, finds the clearing in the
defense and extends his hands, offering the quarterback a big target.
Displays a sense of timing getting vertical and winning out for jump
balls. Makes the difficult over-the-shoulder reception, adjusting for
the errant pass. Gives effort blocking downfield.
Neg:
Lacks the quick release off the snap. Long loping runner with
built-up speed. Weighed 239-pounds at the combine, about 20-pounds
more than scouts wanted.
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