Calvin Johnson was drafted No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Calvin Johnson Georgia Tech Draft
Calvin Johnson was drafted No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
Hall of Fame 3× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 135
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 783rd at Georgia Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Calvin Johnson came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 239 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect99.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 135
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 783rd among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 78100% of career value
- Final season
- 20158 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Calvin Johnson.
LSU
Wisconsin · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Georgia Tech in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Demaryius Thomas
WR · DEN · 2010
Georgia Tech · 5× Pro Bowl
#204
Darren Waller
WR · BAL · 2015
Georgia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
#69
Dez White
WR · CHI · 2000
Georgia Tech
#315
Gary Lee
WR · DET · 1987
Georgia Tech
#43
Stephen Hill
WR · NYJ · 2012
Georgia Tech
#214
Jonathan Smith
WR · BUF · 2004
Georgia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calvin Johnson in the 2007 NFL Draft
Calvin Johnson is a Wide receiver out of Georgia Tech selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft. 135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Calvin Johnson drafted?
Calvin Johnson was selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/calvin-johnson.
What college did Calvin Johnson play for?
Calvin Johnson played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Calvin Johnson's NFL career turn out?
135 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/calvin-johnson.