Quotes by Calvin Johnson

About Calvin Johnson:

Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he was recognized as an All-American twice.
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It wasn't really until the 10th or 11th grade when I started to play well, and football took the place of baseball, which was my love when I was five years old. I don't know what happened; baseball just got boring to me, I guess.

Calvin Johnson

For me, to just have my own shoe is unbelievable. As a kid, you see Jordans and wonder what that feels like to have your own shoe, and the fact that I have one is really surreal.

Calvin Johnson

I'm a Southern guy, so Jeezy, T.I., and Outkast are always playing on my iPod.

Calvin Johnson

I have my own people that make my clothes because it's hard for me to find stuff that fits.

Calvin Johnson

I was a baseball guy. Mom wouldn't let me play football when I was little because she was scared I'd get hurt. So, I finally convinced her to let me play in 7th grade.

Calvin Johnson

Author Bio

  • NameCalvin Johnson
  • DescriptionAll-American college football player, professional football player, wide receiver
  • BornSeptember 29, 1985
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Gridiron Football Player