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Detroit Lions Great Calvin Johnson Talks about his Path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

September 4, 2021
Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson discusses his path from Georgia Tech to becoming one of the most dominant players in NFL history.

Calvin Johnson's combination of size, speed, and athleticism made him virtually unguardable during his nine-year career with the Detroit Lions.

In this Journey to Greatness segment, "Megatron" reflects on his development from Sandy Creek High School in Georgia through Georgia Tech and into the NFL. Johnson earned six Pro Bowl selections and set the single-season receiving yards record before retiring at age 30.