Calvin Johnson Jr. is still in the running to win Dancing with the Stars' Season 23 mirrorball trophy.
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Calvin is a recently-retired NFL wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. He was one of the top receivers in the NFL until he unexpectedly decided to throw in the towel at only 30-years-old earlier this year.
Calvin has been proving that pro football players do very well in the DWTS competition. He is strong yet graceful, bubbly yet determined. He and his pro partner Lindsay Arnold are up against some tough opponents heading into the semifinals, but they have as good of a chance to win as anybody else.
Below is a list of 8 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Calvin Johnson Jr:
- Calvin was born on September 29, 1985 in Newnan, GA. He's 6'5" and about 240 pounds.
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- His nickname is "Megatron," the leader of the Transformers robots' Decepticon villains. He was given the name by former Lions wide receiver Roy Williams and it just stuck with fans.
- Calvin played college football at Georgia Institute of Technology, known as Georgia Tech, where he was recognized as an All-American twice. He also briefly played baseball there!
- He played nine years in the NFL, recording 731 receptions, 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns.
- The DWTS contestant has a tattoo of the crucifixion of Jesus on his left arm and a Christian cross on his right arm. He also participates in a weekly Bible study group.
- Calvin was selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.
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- Calvin is a proud Christian who is funding a film called Real Love, a coming-of-age story about a girl trying to stay true to her virginity and religion.
- Calvin married Brittney McNorton in June 2016 in metro Detroit, MI. They appear to have a healthy and loving relationship.
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