Nov. 16, 2005
ATLANTA–Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech’s sensational sophomore wide receiver, has been named a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top receiver.
Johnson, from Tyrone, Ga., leads the Atlantic Coast Conference with85.1 receiving yards per game while ranking second with 4.89 receptions per game.
For the season, the 6-4, 230-pounder has 44 catches for7666 yards and five touchdowns.
He already ranks among Tech’s all-time leaders with career totals of 92 receptions, 1,603 yards and 12 touchdowns after just 21 games.
Johnson earned all-ACC and freshman all-America honors in 2004, when he was also named ACC Rookie of the Year.
BILETNIKOFF AWARD SEMIFINALISTS<
Calvin Johnson Georgia Institute of Technology
Chad Jackson University of Florida
Charles Sharon Bowling Green State University
Demetrius Williams University of Oregon
Derek Hagan Arizona State University
Dwayne Jarrett University of Southern California
Greg Jennings Western Michigan University
Hank Baskett University of New Mexico
Jason Avant University of Michigan
Jason Hill Washington State University
Jeff Smardzija University of Notre Dame
Jovon Bouknight University of Wyoming
Martin Nance Miami University, Ohio
Mike Hass Oregon State University
Steve Smith University of Southern California
