Class of 2021 Hall of Fame 'Knocks' - Calvin Johnson

[@vince01lp]

Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders: showing how the Lions basically shortened their marvelous career because of incompetency.

[@davep1103]

AND YET......THEY BECAME THE BEST RUNNING BACK & WIDE RECEIVER E-V-E-R ! Did you hear Me ????????? THE BEST EVER ! # 20 ! And. # 81 !

[@robduncan2816]

facts

[@johnleon2594]

FACTS

[@aaronseidl5941]

Both would've probably shattered their respective positions record's if they didn't retire early.

[@ryanmontanez_88]

And yet Matt Stafford toughed it out and now he's gonna play for a team with some talent, no excuses now.

[@MrTEKOPEKO]

the most humble superstar of all time

[@mysterjones919]

next to Barry Sanders of course!!

[@julianbell7705]

Yup.

[@ankh-ef-en-khonsu3274]

He's humble for sure but most humble of all time. Yikes at that claim.

[@MM-zj8be]

That would be WARRICK DUNN

[@emekaamerican863]

There are a bunch of humble superstars. Lol how can you out humble humble?

[@shawnhowes8440]

Megatron is the best example of a humble man with generational talent and million dollar smile this man is the ultimate teammate now and forever is the model for all young men

[@shabberplasm32]

I doubt Calvin will ever see my comment but congrats dude, you're absolutely deserving of being in the HoF.

[@jcearnhardt393]

This dude was a freak of nature. His speed, wing span. Size, . Hands, route running abilities. The combination of these will never be matched again. I hope before you comment you watched him or you go back and check him out. Unbelievable.

[@toddphillippe2440]

GT

[@scottiejones6768]

What you listed is precisely why I see him as the GOAT WR.

[@zhmari]

It took 3 ppl to guard him which was insane!!!

[@mcfcDJ51]

@@scottiejones6768same

[@4309chris]

​@@zhmariand he still caught it amongst 3 defenders

[@jeremiahnations8808]

David Baker seems to be the perfect description of a good man. Just all around.

[@onemanarmy6073]

I can’t explain why but I love this guy

[@billb5690]

Baker is the man

[@mrufino1]

Agreed, I really love watching these videos and it’s obvious that he cares about them.

[@satanspit4101]

Mountain of a man too. A gentle giant.

[@scholasticperspectives2779]

As a Packers fan, besides Randy Moss, this is the receiver I feared the most. Megatron was an absolute beast. Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders deserved more.

[@jaeehovaa]

You didn't fear larry fitzgerald? As a packer fan? Lol that's crazy. But yeah calvin is a beast.

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

@@jaeehovaa Because the Packers see Moss and Megatron, two a year! The NFC North, might play Arizona every 3 years

[@jaeehovaa]

@@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325 playoffs homie..

[@johnfinch2289]

He was always a treat to go up and get it because of his size and speed

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

And how many times was that?

[@marshallheadchief8744]

I'm a die hard Lions fan (god help me). I don't know if people understand that even though this dude is a First Ballot HOF'r, he's still Criminally Underrated in my book. Double and Triple coverage on 75% of snaps. When you choose to play him one one one, you have the Cowboys game for 329 yards. STUD!

[@beckayshaw6083]

I’m a Vikings fan and I can say megatron is the greatest talent ever. “It’s never a bad idea to throw to Calvin Johnson”.

[@adetokunbooladipo7606]

Please don't remind us of that game, he got more yards in one game than some teams averaged.

[@Jefff72]

I'm a Vikings fan. I respect your loyalty to your team. I'm a Lions fan when you play the Packers.

[@4309chris]

​@@adetokunbooladipo7606he had to show Dez who the Alpha was

[@kekelaward]

One day, David Baker needs to be inducted into the HOF. I love that guy.

[@bigscoupe8597]

this closed a major chapter in his life you can see it in his eyes damn detroit

[@prezidentjeff]

Best part of this is seeing Calvin's son look him with such a big smile. Little guy has no idea the significance of this moment but this will stick with him forever

[@davep1103]

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE WIDE RECEIVER ! I CRIED RIGHT WIT’EM ! CONGRATULATIONS ! # 81

[@spence_903]

Lions had the top 3 greatest player of all time on there team and couldn't get him a ring or 2

[@Rizzy_K]

@@spence_903 just shows how 1 hall of fame player in football can’t carry a team like in basketball

[@briankonecny9655]

As one of Calvin Johnson's employees, I would have to say he is the most humble, respectful, most suave gentleman I have ever met.... Working with him along with his teammate Rob Sims the two of them have character that surpass anybody on this Earth and to think.... They can act anyway they want because of who they are but they choose to be the most positive proactive and impactful people on this planet. Proud to call them teammates and Friends!

[@imbadger1640]

Lol ok

[@badcornflakes6374]

​@@imbadger1640 Cynical. Bad look.

[@badcornflakes6374]

Calvin Johnson with the reflective face shield, that blue and silver Lion's uniform and that bright smile. That's Megatron

[@briankonecny9655]

Worked with him for long time at Primitiv Cannabis Niles..... He was there on a weekly basis and not only that was very Hands-On and very very kind to my children and my friends children....this guy is a real 'hero type"

[@tonygonzalez305]

Gotta respect Calvin Johnson throughout his NFL career, broke records and didn't have any media drama

[@spence_903]

MEGATRON!!!!!

[@ginger_breadman]

Glad to see Megatron still living in Detroit post NFL. Pity he never won a ring but HOF is the ultimate.

[@spence_903]

I wish he got at least 2

[@ginger_breadman]

@@spence_903 : If you got 0, you’d settle for 1 😆

[@spence_903]

@@ginger_breadman megatron deserved a few rings

[@irondragon8207]

He’s treated like a King around here, he’s not going nowhere

[@badcornflakes6374]

Calvin Johnson with the reflective face shield, that blue and silver Lion's uniform and that bright smile. That's Megatron

[@Pianomn626]

The first Decepticon ever elected to the Hall of Fame.

[@andressandoval9043]

CJ was my favorite player to wear a Lions jersey! He played his heart out, never complained and was an amazingly humble human being! Even in a disaterous football franchise he was one of the only bright spots!! He is a perfect example of how a football player should conduct themselves!! HOF honor is well deserved!! CJ aka Megatron forever!!

[@jesusortiz8666]

thats a great point he busted his ass and never seem to complain also has one of the best nick names Megatron !

[@spence_903]

@@jesusortiz8666 best nickname, megatron means you're a monster sized WR

[@kevinadams7830]

The greatest receiver of all time in my opinion.

[@corycybulski5631]

They gave his son a child size hof ring? Greatest thing ever!!

[@thomasrobinson5190]

This entire video is GOLD, but the last 20 seconds....Man this dude is so humble.

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Calvin Johnson was a beast from the second he stepped onto Bobby Dodd until he retired from the Lions. Class, great work ethic, great teammate, and despite the team he was on, a true winner.

[@kouyaomoua1]

You just gotta love Calvin such a humble human being in general. Congratulations MEGATRON .. AND he's still living in Detroit

[@bennetttust7454]

This guy made my packers cry on so many occasions, he deserves the HOF

[@billyfrabcis9065]

man, I miss this guy

[@spence_903]

Could have had probably 14 or 15k recieving yards if he was on a better team

[@jamesgoines7663]

"On behalf of everyone who loves this game" Such powerful words to be spoken and heard.

[@anthonycarta9814]

Calvin Johnson is such a wonderful human being. I love how he still reps the city to this day.

[@_Jay_Singh]

Ladies and gentleman: This man has more receiving yards per game than any other hall of fame wide receiver, he's had more receiving yards in a single game than any other hall of fame receiver and more receiving yards in a single season than any other receiver.

[@Jason-to5cs]

I started watching football when I was 10 in the year 2000 and he’s the greatest wide receiver I’ve ever seen play next to Randy.

[@junebugg208]

But zero rings!

[@somalianpotatoes6952]

@@junebugg208 Rings are a team effort that starts at the top. It's very hard to win in the NFL, let alone win a championship.

[@F.P.E.7211]

@@somalianpotatoes6952 I know, just ask 43 year old Tom Brady 🤣🤣🤣

[@dmo490]

And 2 playoff games

[@WhereDaAuntiesAt]

So deserving one of the greatest wide receivers EVER.

[@theblueboogeyman3262]

Calvin it’s such a humbled guy we were lucky to have you

[@KaneRobot]

The Lions: We specialize in wasting Hall of Fame careers

[@hitmanwill313show5]

Facts 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mnsac5520]

@@hitmanwill313show5 IM FROM MINNESOTA, DON'T TRY TO TAKE THEN FROM US

[@jacobmaybe2449]

@@mnsac5520 We have 2 of the greatest at their positions and only 1 playoff game won between the 2. That says it all.

[@kiryukazuma8229]

And hof talent. Stafford has the arm strength of a god and it was wasted for 11 years

[@whateveritwasitis]

i dont think the bengals or the jets have destroyed as many players as the Lions. Stafford got out and has a second chance. the others didnt.

[@okolekahuna3862]

Whoever suggested to do these surprise HOF presentation, is a genius. I was never a Lions fan but was always in awe of special players like Calvin Johnson. So happy he was a first ballot HOF. Damn, I love this game!

[@geniusmagic7631]

I love Calvin's reaction when he opened the door. He knew this day was coming. I'm happy for Megatron. He deserved better than Detroit but he's in the hall of fame now.

[@robduncan2816]

damn, i forgot just how good of dude this guy is. makes me miss him playing even more

[@Jefff72]

Calvin, like his fellow Lion Barry, is a class act! Respect from this Vikings fan! I'm glad to see that is not one of the many ex-NFL players who went broke after leaving the game.

[@michaelhutchison4123]

Made it to the mountain Calvin. I loved watching you play man.

[@Adrian-wi7bt]

Retired early as heck and still a hof p look player ! Shows how great he was was uncoverable

[@spence_903]

Raiders should have got this machine

[@rosahamilton7599]

Congratulations Mr Johnson well deserved

[@musicfofifo1]

Megatron’s quote “you can only get there (HOF) by being a great teammate” says it all. Congratulations on a well deserved honor!

[@MrTEKOPEKO]

I wish Calvin went on another team ang got a ring

[@The_General_Zubas]

I wish the Lion's knew how to build a Team that could won more. Let's hope they Finally Have....

[@futuregohan4837]

Calvin + Tom Brady= Unstoppable An Prime Calvin Johnson And Prime Tom Brady The Patriots Would Dominate

[@dominicpettway3818]

I really wish he went to New England for a year or two with Brady. He deserves a ring

[@mega_.0635]

@@futuregohan4837 then moss was on the Patriots too 💀

[@spence_903]

@@dominicpettway3818 lions refused to let him go

[@joshuaa1605]

Idc what anyone says. This man was gonna go down as the greatest wr to ever play the game. Imo he already is

[@bean181]

If he would’ve played his career in a competent franchise (not that he needed to) he would be easily the greatest WR of all time

[@joshuaa1605]

@@bean181 u remember the season he had 5 different qbs and still leading the league in tds lol 5 qbs!!!! It didn't matter who was throwing him the ball. Guy was an absolute freak of nature.

[@thinkbeforyouvote]

Objectively the best to ever play that position. A better set of hands and ability to create separation I have never seen before or since.

[@I-Dont-Know-Nothin]

Great football player and even better human. Well deserved.

[@bubbakemp5817]

What a great person! What a great player! No one is more deserving! This is the type of person that makes others better! Thanks for the memories MEGATRON!

[@Caladesi143]

Man, what a class act!!

[@GdontHunt]

One of the most humble players to ever play, when he didn’t need to be! He could’ve talked and easily backed it up, but he let his work on the field do the talking.

[@southstands303]

Dude is really a cool guy. From a Broncos fan mad respect to CJ.

[@Abelvilla91]

This mans work ethic is unmatched! Flying all day through different weather conditions while hungry only to fly back home and film new episodes of What Would You Do?. Respect to the utmost degree Sir.

[@Stacksg414]

Two words.....well deserved!!!

[@davonjackson240]

Bro at that 9 minute mark where he got choked up....I freaking lost it. 😭😭And that's cus I'm a Texan fan, but I respect GREATNESS. I salute you Megatron🙏

[@roln7s463]

I really hope Shelia makes things right, I know she’s trying. What an amazing person and player! Well deserved first ballot hall of fame!

[@user-rn4tt9gw2p]

Man we passed on a hof and great man like Calvin but I’m glad he ended up w the lions Detroit as a city needs a sb and heroes...much love from this raider from the only nation☠️well deserved cj

[@antoinebettis3976]

Calvin is a Detroit legend 💪🏾👍🏾

[@mtrheins]

What an absolute class act. This couldn’t have happened to anyone better. Congrats Megatron!! ✊🏽

[@Taye3N]

Not a Lions fan but its really nice to see Calvin Johnson doing good :) Congratulations!

[@TheVic18t]

Calvin Johnson’s eye brow raise +1000

[@MusicthatsStrange]

You know you're a Beast when you make the Hall of Fame and only played 9 seasons in the NFL

[@Corebear81]

No one deserves it more than him

[@christophercarlton1406]

Calvin (Megatron) Johnson you were so fun to watch. Your Heart, Hard Work, God given natural abilities will forever be remembered. I wish you and your Family, Health & Happiness.

[@bigmuz1823]

No other player in the history of the NFL, can imitate MegaTron.He gave it His all.Well deserved Bro 💯💯💯

[@jamesgoines7663]

The ultimate reward for an illustrious and esteemed career.

[@D0RYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY]

true legend. class act. happy for him.

[@TheOnlyDJChillWill]

He's a real one. A great human, an incredible, humble player, and someone who has tried to make football safer. He is completely deserving.

[@actionjackson3519]

I love this guy I didn’t get to watch jerry rice I saw Randy Moss and he’s last stop at the 49ers but not he’s best but I grew up watching Calvin Johnson I’ve never seen anything like him well Deserved I feel like all the 2000 babies and up Megatron was Are guy what a legend

[@joshuaa1605]

Born in 85 and hes my guy too. He's the goat! Idc what anyone says. Nobody played the position like him.

[@mattgeiger9988]

As a lions fan, I'm very proud to have watched a player like Calvin, Matthew will be next!

[@joshuaa1605]

Def not lol

[@johnmarston3071]

@@joshuaa1605 you watch he will play tell he’s 40 he will have the stats and the playoffs wins by then. He will definitely be a hofer

[@TheUnnamedAssailant]

@@joshuaa1605 I disagree, he’s got the ring now and he’s been had the stats. Fortunately for him he left Detroit and it paid off. Calvin and Barry probably should’ve done the same

[@Hk86bs]

Man...well deserved. Calvin Johnson was such a great player. Really miss him in the NfL. Pure class...

[@bobbyramsey6874]

Calvin Johnson was what a legend is supposed to be. Never once gave up, worked his as off. The definitive professional, quiet humble and so much more. So much respect from Dallas!

[@americanwelder9865]

Well deserved Megatron! Congratulations Calvin! From a Ravens fan to you! You are one of my all time favorite players. Class act on and off the field.

[@maxsmiley7191]

Awesome!! you can tell what it meant to him. This guy is a true legend, he is not somebody that just complied stats, if you watched him, you knew you were watching the best WR in the league, Congrats from a Rams fan

[@theflyent7106]

Well deserving Big Cal we'll always love you in Michigan sir job well done💯

[@mrsmukk]

David Baker has the perfect voice to bring these guys across the threshold into football immortality

[@impulsehawk407]

I've loved Calvin since he was a freshman dominating on the Flats at Georgia Tech. This was awesome, wasn't expecting to cry today

[@arthurseymorejr.3606]

Congrats Megatron . Enjoyed watching you play and dominating defensive backs every Sunday and doing it with class along the way . This is well deserved because you were another player who changed the game of football .

[@frostynugs319]

Im crying watching this. Cant wait to be in Canton. THROW IT TO CALVIN EVERY PLAY!!!!

[@jasonmartinez4075]

Been a Lions fan since childhood, originally From Toledo, but grew up a Detroit fan!! Always and forever will remember watching CJ, Barry, Spielmen , etc. We have had alot of greats, hopefully the organization gets it together soon !! LIONS FOREVER

[@naturesown1807]

This is monumental.

[@JesusNotTheCreator]

Loved watching this man play Ball. Well deserved “knock”, video was amazing!

[@degenerate4life734]

The most impactful and dominant reciever in NFL history who played in only 9 season or less. FACTS

[@thegamingdrew3105]

Makes me cry grew up seeing this guy play his whole career

[@MHarris1206]

This couldn't have happens to a better player Calvin Johnson is a WELL DESERVED HALL OF FAMER

[@Kingj-lp4bi]

Megatron you made it brother Calvin Johnson well be remembered forever congrats 👏

[@kapiushonarcher913]

I love this guy sooo much Calvin Johnson ❤️

[@robertlacy6247]

Congratulations sir. Peace and blessings to you and your family. Much respect earned.

[@treomoe]

Greatness personified.

[@charleswidmore1071]

I can see y you left the game behind Mr. Johnson. Youre family is beautiful. Congrats on a wonderful career and a blessed life

[@MarkSmithhhh]

The lions had two of the most talented players to ever live in Barry Sanders and calvin Johnson and couldn't do a God damn thing with them...they both deserved better

[@DarellDavie1]

Legendary.👑

[@Shanemo007]

love his smile and laugh and reaction lol

[@larrybutler8965]

I like that Calvin stayed humble wasnt looking for it but put the work in. He's much deserving of it.

[@hippyllamas]

WELL DESERVED CALVIN! I hated seeing you twice a year, you would tear my Vikings up. Love you so much brother, have a great retirement.

[@paulwills1459]

i don't know why these knocks make me cry.. but they do ..love it

[@jamesivey6677]

WE LOVE YOU CAL.... CONGRATULATIONS YOU DESERVE IT...

[@CheoCascara]

we need these each year, David Baker has an aura that you just want to hug the guy

[@BIGxDADDYxPOLLO]

I never heard Calvin Johnson talked before but I always knew he humble, respectful, Megatron and a Hall Of Famer🏈

[@demarcusnewell569]

I'm so happy for him big fan of his work he gave the game everything he had trust me I seen this guy's hands a lot of injuries he battled through all that hard work paid off congratulations

[@bbad68]

Congratulations Calvin very proud of your accomplishment. You're most deserving with all the hard work you put forth. I work with your Aunt in Utah she's kind of responsible for turning me into a Calvin fan. God bless

[@rtpgunner2979]

True definition of a great champion and most of all a great man... Congrats megatron you stayed in Detroit when most would have left and that says alot!

[@casperd3943]

Man I'm a Packer fan thur n thur...but I'm so dam HAPPY for this man..MEGATRON DESERVED THIS 110PCT...Im so Dam HAPPY for this man..

[@MrDlt123]

David Baker is one of the few men on the planet that can make every NFL player cry. He has the best job on the planet.

[@snowfightstudios541]

Calvin is such an amazing guy. Such a great watch.

[@davidziolkowski5762]

calvin johnson is a great man one of the best wr ever played the game

[@pablofonseca13411]

Just love him.. And truly know he out the work in and making things happen.. I know it will show The world for the rest of time.. I am so thankful