Calvin Johnson
Megatron Peak (2011-12) · 2011–2012
Johnson's elite Athleticism (99) and elite Playmaking (94) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
2011, 2012, 2013
3 consecutive selections — 'Megatron' was unstoppable
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
6 consecutive selections — 'Megatron' was a force of nature
2011, 2012
2 consecutive titles — set the single-season record (1,964 yards) in 2012
Signature Moments
31 Touchdowns — The Single-Season Record
LT scored 31 touchdowns in 2006 — 28 rushing and 3 receiving — breaking Shaun Alexander's record. He also rushed for 1,815 yards and won MVP. It was the most prolific scoring season by a non-quarterback in NFL history.
Thirty-one touchdowns in one season. He scored more often than most teams' entire offenses. LT made the end zone his living room.
The Visor and the Glide — LT's Style
Tomlinson's dark visor and graceful running style made him one of the most recognizable players in football. He didn't run through people like Jim Brown or juke like Barry Sanders — he glided, finding holes with patience and exploding through them with burst. He was poetry in cleats.
LT ran like water flows through rocks — finding the path of least resistance and accelerating through it. The most graceful power back in NFL history.
Career Numbers
Career Rec Yards
11619
Career Rec TDs
83
Career Receptions
731
Yards Per Reception
Highest among modern elite WRs
15.9
Career Targets
1286
Catch %
Heavy deep target volume
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Yards Per Target
9
Rec Yards/Game
Highest among retired WRs with 100+ games
86.1
100-Yard Games
43
Career First Downs
372
20+ Yard Receptions
182
Drop Rate
PFF tracking era
4.8
Contested Catch Rate
% of contested targets caught — PFF
56.7
Single-Season Rec Yards
2012 — NFL single-season record
1964
Pro Bowl Selections
6
Games Played
9 seasons — retired at 30
135
Season Stats · Megatron Peak (2011-12)
Engine Attributes
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