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Calvin Johnson: Calvin Johnson wanted Falcons to trade up for him in 2007 NFL Draft

Without a doubt, Calvin Johnson is one of the best wide receivers in NFL history, and definitely recent history. The Georgia-born, Georgia Tech product totaled 11,619 yards, 83 touchdowns and had three First-team All-Pro selections with the Detroit Lions.

The future Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver recently joined former Lions safety Glover Quin in a video interview via Quin’s YouTube channel, “The DB Room.” His teammate asked if he had a chip on his shoulder since he was selected No. 2 overall instead of No. 1.

“Sitting there leading up to the draft, I am like shoot — boy, I hope I go to Atlanta,” Johnson said.