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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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Injury News:
Will He Start? Stafford's Status A Mystery
-by RoarReport.com Nov 25, 2009
Schwartz "Optimistic" Johnson, Smith To Play
-by RoarReport.com Nov 6, 2009
Notebook: Can Lions Secondary Handle 'Hawks?
-by RoarReport.com Nov 5, 2009
Stafford, Johnson Likely to Start Sunday
-by RoarReport.com Oct 29, 2009
Stafford Makes Progress; CJ Out?
-by RoarReport.com Oct 14, 2009

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Johnson at the 2007 NFL Combine
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Calvin Johnson
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 239 40: 4.37
Position: WR
Date of Birth: 09/25/1985
Class: Junior
High School: Sandy Creek HS
(Tyrone, GA)
College: Georgia Tech

2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):
Pos: WR Pos Rank: #1 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Hands and Concentration
 Red Zone Weapon
 Size
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Elusiveness with Catch
 Route-Running Skills
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.