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List of famous people from Georgia, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Georgia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Georgia you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Georgia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.List contains people like Molefi Kete Asante and Willie Harris.If you want to answer the questions, &quot;Which famous people are from Georgia?&quot; or &quot;Which celebrities were born in Georgia?&quot; then this list is a great resource for you.

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List of famous alumni from Georgia Institute of Technology, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Georgia Institute of Technology alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-florida-state-university-alumni-and-students/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most recognizable celebrities</a> who attended Georgia Institute of Technology are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. List features graduates like Chris Bosh and Jimmy Carter. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Georgia Institute of Technology?” and “Which celebrities are Georgia Institute of Technology alumni?”

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List of famous people born in 1985, with photos when available. This list of celebrities born in 1985 is loosely ordered by popularity, so the most well-known people are at the top. All sorts of men and women are featured on this list, including actors, singers, musicians and athletes born in 1985. Various bits of information are available for these prominent people whose birth year is 1985, such as what schools they went to and where they were born. If you're looking for a particular famous person born in 1985 you can type their name into the "search" bar and it will take you right to them. The list you're viewing contains celebs like Keira Knightley and Amanda Seyfried. If you're trying to answer the question, "Which celebrities were born in 1985?" then this list should be a perfect resource for you.

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List of famous male athletes, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male athletes list contains the most prominent and top males known for being athletes. There are thousand of males working as athletes in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic athletes have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a male aspiring to be a athlete then the people below should give you inspiration. The list you're viewing contains people like Kobe Bryant and Derek Jeter. While this isn't a list of all male athletes, it does answer the questions &quot;Who are the most famous male athletes?&quot; and &quot;Who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-celebrity-smiles-_men_/christiebuckner?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best male</a> athletes?&quot;

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Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson Jr.  (born September 29, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. A two-time All-American at Georgia Tech, Johnson was selected second overall by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in the 2007 NFL Draft, and he played for the Lions for all of his professional career. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time despite his early retirement at age 30 in 2016.On March 14, 2012, Johnson signed an eight-year, $132 million contract extension with the Lions, one of the largest sports contracts ever.
Johnson had a rare combination of size (6 ft 5 in and 239 lbs), catching ability, speed (40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds), strength, leaping ability, and body control. He was nicknamed Megatron, after a Transformers character; the name was given to him by Lions teammate Roy Williams and caught on with fans.
On December 22, 2012, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season record of 1,848 receiving yards, and finished the 2012 season with 1,964 yards, an average of almost 123 yards per game. In that same game versus the Atlanta Falcons, Johnson also set the NFL records for consecutive 100-yard games (8, later tied by Adam Thielen) and consecutive games with 10 or more receptions (4). He tied Michael Irvin's record for most 100-yard games in a season with 11.

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One of the hot topics of debate not only among NFL fans but pundits as well is who is the best football player of all time. Fans will also enjoy the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-nfl-coaches-in-history">best NFL coaches of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now">best NFL quarterbacks currently in the league</a>. It&#39;s a very difficult question to answer and one that can&#39;t be answered very easily. Would&nbsp;you rank a quarterback above an offensive lineman or a defensive end versus a wide receiver?&nbsp;Many of the players on this list have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, so this is a list of the best of the best NFL players.

All time greats like Jim Brown and&nbsp;Jerry Rice and&nbsp;legends like Joe Montana and Lawrence Taylor deserve to be on this list. These players were famous stars in&nbsp;the league when they played, causing&nbsp;chaos on the field,&nbsp;terrorizing&nbsp;opponents, and breaking their fans&#39; hearts.&nbsp;Fans of American football can agree that regardless of position, the players on this list should be considered among the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-college-football-players-of-2012?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">football players</a> ever. These players&#39; stats and overall influence on the way the game was played factor into why they&#39;re considered the 100 best ever.

Vote for the football player you consider to be <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest of all time</a>. It&#39;s not an easy choice and you pretty much can&#39;t go wrong with any of these superstar NFL players. There&#39;s a reason why they&#39;re considered the best football players ever and this your chance to choose who is the best of the best.

Eric Dickerson

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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL players</a> of the 2010s all dominated the sport in different ways. Offensive talents like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, and Julio Jones led their teams with incredible stats and awards. Defensive standouts like J.J. Watt, Von Miller, and Aaron Donald proved that defense could impact the game with positive results and hard work.&nbsp;

All the best NFL players of the decade will be featured here along with a hit list of their biggest accomplishments in the decade. Teams like the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-green-bay-packers-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Green Bay Packers</a> had the biggest impact by&nbsp;going to the Super Bowl multiple times, and all featured superstars who would be major factors on any list like this. Given how hard it is to have a long career in the NFL, these talents all deserve to be appreciated for their success.&nbsp;

Vote up for the best overall players to shine in the decade and&nbsp;help decide which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nfl-players-from-texas/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NFL players</a> of the decade deserve to be ranked the highest on the list.

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People who should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame include those talented and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-25-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time/hardtack?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">legendary NFL players</a>, coaches, owners and other team members who have been snubbed for induction in the hall. Be it from a competitive induction class, off-field issues or just a lack of love from the voters, these men are all deserving of that bronze statue in Canton, Ohio, but as of 2013, have yet to receive that honor.For a great many of these NFL greats, enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't happened yet, but likely will as the years pass on. Many times a legendary player, coach or owner will be nominated for induction multiple times before they are selected. Michael Strahan, Charles Haley, Jerome Bettis and Andre Reed are all players who fall into that category. They've each received nominations and were even selected as finalists but were not inducted through 2013.Other NFL players, owners and coaches never received a single nomination or were voted as a finalist several times before dropping out of contention completely. These include many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-25-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time/hardtack" target="_blank">greatest football players of all time</a> such as quarterback Ken Anderson, running backs Terrell Davis, Larry Brown and Tiki Barber, and even legendary punter Ray Guy, who despite being called the greatest punter to ever play the game and earning a finalist nod seven times, has yet to be inducted.But this list is not just limited to star players who were snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There's many coaches, owners and other prominent figures deserving of enshrinement. Robert Kraft, Art Modell, Edward DeBartolo, Jr. and even Paul Tagliabue all changed the game of football in one way or another yet they've not so far seen their bust in Canton.While we can hope that many of these fine men are inducted in future classes, if history serves right, there will always be mistakes and those overlooked. On the other hand, there are also plenty of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-undeserving-members-of-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame/pedro-cerrano" target="_blank">undeserving members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame</a> too to balance things out, though not for the better.

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The best wide receivers of all time are a group of elite athletes inclusive of some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time">best athletes of all time</a>. The greatest wide receivers are the ones that make amazing plays every game while simultaneously making the little plays that move the ball down the field. These are the top wide receivers ever to play the game of football.

These <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">elite football players</a> are members of pro-bowl squads, Super Bowl winners, and all-around all-star football players. Some, like WR Jerry Rice, became the stuff of football legend while they were still playing, while others like Wes Welker are just making their marks as the go-to wide receivers on franchise teams. Most of the top wide receivers in the NFL are on this list, and whether they are the best wide receivers currently in the NFL or the best wide receivers in the history of the NFL, they all have a fighting chance to land at #1 on the list of the best wide receivers ever.

Who are the best wide receivers of all time? What are the qualities of the top wide receivers? Who is the greatest wide receiver ever? These are some of the questions this list looks to tackle with its compilation of the best wide receivers of all time. There are scores of famous wide receivers in the history of the NFL, so if you don&#39;t see your favorite wide receiver on the list, make sure to add him so other users can vote for him to move up this list of the greatest wide receivers of all time.

If you want a little more football after checking out this list of the best wide receivers in&nbsp;NFL history, check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-touchdown-celebrations-of-all-time/sportsyeah">best touchdown celebrations of all time</a> to see some of these guys in endzone action.

Tim Brown

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The best NFL player nicknames evoke everything you need to about the kind of player you&#39;re talking about. Whether you&#39;re discussing the coolest, slickest old-school players like Red Grange (&quot;Galloping Ghost&quot;) and Ed Jones (&quot;Too Tall&quot;) or the new-school players with memorable monikers like Travis Kelce (&quot;Zeus&quot;) or Russell Wilson (&quot;DangeRuss&quot;), good football nicknames stick in your mind and roll off the tongue.

Some players even became so synonymous with their nicknames that they&#39;re better known by the nickname than their real names, athletes like William Perry (&quot;The Fridge&quot;) and Carnell Williams (&quot;Cadillac&quot;). Sometimes the nicknames can be funny and weird, like Kirk Cousins&#39; &quot;Captain Kirk&quot; moniker or Jared Lorenzen&#39;s somewhat derisive &quot;Pillsbury Throwboy&quot; nickname. Other times, the names are deadly serious, such as Jim Kelly (&quot;Machine Gun Kelly&quot;) and Peyton Manning (&quot;The Sheriff&quot;).

Either way, great, memorable nicknames become a part of players&#39; stories and of NFL history, with names like Brodway Joe, Beast Mode, and Prime Time immediately bringing to mind some of the best ever to play the game.

So who has the best nickname in NFL history? Which nicknames spring to mind when you think of professional football? Vote below to help decide which famous nicknames belong at the top of the list, then check back to see what other fans thought of these great football names.

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This is a list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-detroit-lions-running-backs/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Detroit Lions</a> of all time. Formed in 1929 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the team known as the Lions put down roots in Detroit in 1934. Despite the failings of the past half century, the Lions have won four NFL championships with the last being in 1957. Despite having only one playoff win since then, the Lions have had several Hall of Fame players on its roster, including debatebly the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time"> best running back of all time</a>. There is a long period where the Lions didn&#39;t have any of the best players in team history, but in recent years, the Lions have made up for their lean years by drafting some of the best young talent in football.

The 1950s and early 1960s were a prosperous time for the Lions. With quarterback Bobby Layne at the helm, these Lions teams featured some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever">best players ever</a>. Doak Walker, Dick &quot;Night Train,&quot; Lem Barney and Joe Schmidt all played for the Lions during this time. In 1989, the Lions drafted running back Barry Sanders, who is not only one of the most popular star players the Lions have ever had, but one of the best ever. Those Lions teams also had great Lions players like Herman Moore as well. Today, Lions stars Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and Ndamukong Suh all have potential to be some of the best players in Lions history.

This is the list of the greatest Detroit Lions of all time. If you think someone should be on this list of the best Lions of all time, then feel free to add him to the list. Vote or rerank this list of the greatest Detroit Lions ever, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-detroit-lions-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">top Lions kickers ever</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-detroit-lions-tight-end-ranked/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best Lions tight ends</a>.

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Wide receivers are some of the most widely respected players in the NFL. They can very quickly turn the tide of a game with one long play. One spectacular catch. When talking about 2000s wide receivers, there are plenty of great players to talk about. Some of them are some the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-25-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time/hardtack?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest players in NFL history</a>. Here is a list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-wide-receiver/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best wide receivers</a> of the 2000s! Take a look at this list of 2000s WRs and be sure to vote up your favorites! Who you think is the best wide receiver of the 2000s?

When looking at 2000s wide receivers, is Calvin Johnson your favorite? or is it Larry Fitzgerald? &nbsp;Or is it Randy Moss? Someone else? Point is, there are tons of great, great, players on this list! Take a look at the top wide receivers of the 2000s&nbsp;and vote up the player that you think most deserves the top spot.

Who are the greatest WRs of the 2000s? Vote below, then&nbsp;if you&#39;re a fantasy football player, head over and help decide the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-fantasy-football-wide-receivers/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best fantasy football WRs&nbsp;of 2019</a>.

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College Football Is Life

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American College football, like all football originated as rugby in England and Canada, eventually rugby came stateside, then eventually became the game we know and love today. Years later the NCAA was formed to regulate college teams. The wide receivers on this list were the best of the best in NCAA football during their college careers.The NCAA allows students from American universities, colleges, Canadian universities, or military academies to play. American college football has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, but it was actually through college football that the American football rules gained popularity in the first place.The wide receivers are key players in almost all passing plays. Their prime directive is to catch passes from the quarterback and as such they are usually the fastest, most agile players in the game.Below, we commemorate the greatest college wide receivers of ALL TIME! If you see a name missing feel free to add it and vote up your favorite wide receivers who had truly incredible college careers.

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This list of athletes whose careers ended too soon includes dozens of promising athletes who for one reason or another were forced to leave the sports they loved well before they should have. Their stories are often tragic and leave their family members, teammates, opponents and fans wondering what could have happened had their careers continued. Sadly, we'll never know the answer to that one as these athletes all left their respective sports prematurely.Some of the greatest players to ever compete in sports like football, basketball, hockey and baseball were forced into retirement due to an injury. Even others were taken not only from professional sports but also from this life following a tragic incident which caused their death. Be it an injury or a complete loss of life, all of these athletes had plenty left to give but a catastrophic event changed all that.For many of these players, retiring at the top of their game was their decision after repeated injuries made it difficult to compete at a top level. Legendary Boston Bruins <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hockey-players-missing-teeth/brandon-oliver?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hockey player Bobby</a> Orr, NBA star Yao Ming and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy Aikman are just a few who fall into that category. Others suffered a one-time injury, sometimes on national television during a big game, that gave them no choice but to retire. Joe Theismann, a legendary National Football League quarterback, fell into that category following what is perhaps <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> hit in league history. While those players retired and often remained in the sport in a broadcasting role, others were not so lucky. Sadly, this list also includes athletes who died suddenly during their professional athletic careers. Those stories are heartbreaking, such as the up-and-coming Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart who was killed by a drunk driver and NFL-player turned U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman who was killed serving his country. As hard as it is to find something positive from these career-ending tragedies, each of them have raised awareness about ways that incidents like this can be prevented in the future. I can't think of any better way to honor these fine athletes than making the world a brighter place.

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The hottest male professional athletes are as appealing&nbsp;as they are athletic. Coming from all types of sports, locations and backgrounds, these sexy male athletes all make boatloads of money playing professional sports thanks to their formidable skills. But who is most attractive?

Just like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/hottest-male-celebrities" target="_blank">hottest male celebrities</a>, these pro athletes&#39; careers depend on how well they stay in shape - and the result is plenty of muscle definition. Here you&#39;ll find football players, tennis stars, and basketball players. That&#39;s not to mention the many cute&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/hottest-male-swimmers" target="_blank">male swimmers</a>.

Who are the best looking male athletes in the world? You decide.

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Wide receivers have been some of the most dazzling players in all of the NFL. They can very quickly turn the tide of a game. When talking about 2010s wide receivers, there are plenty of great players on this list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best wide receivers</a> of the 2010s! Who are the best&nbsp;2010s WRs? Be sure to vote up your favorites!When thinking about the best&nbsp;2010s wide receivers, is Andre Johnson your favorite? Or is it Reggie Wayne? Or it could be someone else. There are plenty of tremendously talented players on this list! Take a look at the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-wide-receiver/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top wide receivers</a> of the 2010s and vote up who think deserves the top spot!Who are the greatest WRs of the 2010s?

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Which NFL player is most likely to win the 2012 MVP award? Now that the 2012 regular NFL season is over, it's time to get serious about picking the players who truly deserve the honor. This isn't easy, because there are several arguments for several players. Be sure to vote for the player you think is most deserving, and vote down any that just shouldn't make the cut. Also, feel free to add anyone that you believe should be considered for 2012's NFL most valuable player.When considering the NFL players for MVP, there's no way not to include several high profile quarterbacks. Some are veterans, but 2012 was in many ways the year of the rookie. A number of new QBs proved their worth, taking their teams straight to the NFC and AFC playoffs. Among the veterans, no MVP 2012 list would be complete without the great Peyton Manning, one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time">best quarterbacks of all time</a> who came back from injury to sign with the Denver Broncos. Thanks in large part to his outstanding effort, the Broncos earned a number one berth in the AFC. Also, Matt Ryan of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-atlanta-falcons-of-all-time/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Atlanta Falcons</a>, Tom Brady of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-england-patriots-of-all-time/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New England</a> Patriots and Aaron Rogers of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-green-bay-packers-of-all-time/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Green Bay Packers</a> all put up excellent numbers during the 2012 season. All should be listed for consideration.What about the rookies? How about Robert Griffin III? He's led the Washington Redskins straight to the playoffs. So has Indianapolis' rookie QB Andrew Luck, and Seattle's Russell Wilson. Defensively, some major names that come to mind include the Houston Texans' sack master J.J. Watt and Denver's beast linebacker Von Miller.And yes, last but certainly not least: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson deserves strong consideration for NFL MVP of 2012. One year after a devastating injury (torn ACL and MCL) and subsequent surgery, Peterson came within nine yards of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing yards record. Who should get the overall NFL most valuable player award? That's up to you to decide here, with your votes.

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The best athletes of 2012 won Olympic gold medals, helped clinch team championships, broke world records and became some of the most admired athletes in the world. These athletic stars come from all sports and each offer something different to their adoring fans but they all accomplished incredible things during the 2012 calendar year. These are the best athletes of 2012.With the 2012 London Summer Olympics the big highlight in the year in sports, it should be no surprise that many of 2012's best athletes were Olympic medalists. American swimmer Michael Phelps was easily the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-promising-2012-olympians/pedro-cerrano " target="_blank">top athlete at the 2012 Summer Olympics</a> when he brought home another six medals, bringing his career total to 22. But Phelps wasn't the only athlete to become an instant favorite at the 2012 games with sprinter Usain Bolt, tennis stars Andy Murray and Serena Williams and fellow swimmer Missy Franklin each winning big in their respective events. There was much more to see than just the Olympics however with stars in the worlds of football, baseball, basketball and hockey, among other sports, dominating the action. Repeating their honors as <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-2011" target="_blank">top athletes of 2011</a>, names like Aaron Rodgers, quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Justin Verlander, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, LeBron James, small forward for the Miami Heat, and Tiger Woods, pro golfer, all returned to see success again in 2012.Selecting a top athlete for a calendar year is often a matter of opinion and fandom so if you see someone you think should be higher or lower, vote accordingly. Want to re-rank the list or add someone we missed, do all of that below and help us rank the best athletes of 2012. Be sure to also check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-sports-let-downs-of-2012/the-round-mound">Biggest Sports Disappointments of 2012</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-sports-speeches/william-neckard">Famous Sports Speeches</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-spectator-sports/sports-lists">Best Sports to Watch</a>.

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NFL 2012

The top <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-wide-receiver/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NFL wide receivers</a> for the 2012 season are those wide outs who will be leading the National Football League in receiving yards, catches and receiving touchdowns. Paired with the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-nfl-quarterbacks-2012/sportsyeah " target="_blank">top 2012 NFL quarterbacks</a>, these wide receivers will be burning up the fantasy football receiving columns all season long.Just like picking the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-nfl-running-backs-2012/the-round-mound " target="_blank">top running backs of the 2012 NFL season</a>, much of deciding a top wide receiver comes down to which characteristics you value the most. Long story short, each is valuable in their own way and collectively each serve a purpose within the overall clockwork of their respective National Football League teams.Receivers who serve as a deep threats, catching long passes long down the field or even in the end zone, such as Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals, Victor Cruz of the Super Bowl-champion New York Giants or Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers, are certainly valued but so are those slot receivers who act as the favorite of quarterbacks in short-yardage situations such as Wes Welker of the New England Patriots, arguably one of the best at his position in the league today. Just like team fandom, everyone is entitled to their own pick of which receivers are best in the NFL for 2012 that's why you can vote for your favorites, add any missing from the list and even re-rank this list as you see fit, all below.

Wes Welker

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Each year since 1999, the Madden NFL video game has selected one notable National Football League player to grace the cover of the game. These Madden NFL cover athletes were each selected for the honor for one reason or another, such as being the best in the league at their position, winning the Super Bowl or doing something really awesome.

The popular football video game was first released in 1988 and initially featured Pro Football Hall of Fame former player turned broadcaster John Madden on the cover. In 1999, Electronic Arts started the trend of selecting one NFL player to appear on the cover, thus starting the Madden NFL cover athlete tradition. Garrison Hearst was the first to take the cover from Madden, appearing on the video game in 1999.&nbsp;

Just like NCAA Football cover athletes, the football players who have appeared on Madden NFL received a great honor that will be remembered for years to come. Vote up the best Madden NFL covers below.

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Here&rsquo;s a list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL players</a> from Georgia! NFL players born in Georgia&nbsp;have impacted the league throughout its history. Some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">the greatest ever to&nbsp;put on a helmet</a> at one time called Georgia home. Some of the top Georgia NFL players have even put&nbsp;on the gold jacket in Canton, Ohio, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But who is the greatest NFL player from Georgia?

Vote for your favorites&nbsp;on the list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nfl-players-from-texas/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NFL players</a> from Georgia and add anyone you think&nbsp;is missing.

The Best NFL Players From Georgia

The 40+ Best Georgia Football Players, Ranked By Fans

Big fan of Detroit football? Then check out this list of Detroit Lions wide receivers with photos and seasons as starters.&nbsp;It includes every starting wide receiver from throughout <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-detroit-lions-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Detroit Lions history</a>, including current wide receivers and past ones. Featuring 2018-2019 Detroit Lions and some of the greatest NFL&nbsp;wide receivers of all time,&nbsp;the best Lions&nbsp;WRs include Calvin Johnson, Roy Williams, Herman Moore, and Johnnie Morton.

Who are the best wide receivers in Detroit Lions history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Detroit Lions&nbsp;starting wide receiver. Vote below, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-detroit-lions-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">top Lions kickers ever</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-detroit-lions-tight-end-ranked/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best Lions tight ends</a>.

The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

The 40+ Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers, Ranked

Entertainment

Being a fairly common name, it's no surprise there are a lot of famous people with the last name Johnson. Do you recognize all the celebrities whose last name is Johnson on this list? Although not all of these people are related, they are all famous people with Johnson as their surname. From athletes and actors to musicians and political figures, this list provides images of each famous Johnson along with information about their lives. If your surname is also Johnson, you very well could be related to some of the well-known people on this list. Examples of famous Johnsons include Dwayne Johnson, Magic Johnson, and Lyndon B. Johnson, but there are plenty of others on this list to learn about other than just those three. If you want to know more about each celebrity Johnson, click their corresponding row and more information will appear. In some cases you can click the person's name and see what other lists of ours they are ranked on.

Famous People Whose Last Name Is Johnson

Famous Johnsons | Notable People With the Last Name Johnson

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Celebrities

List of famous people named Calvin, along with photos. How many celebrities named Calvin can you think of? The famous Calvins below have many different professions, as this list includes notable actors named Calvin, athletes named Calvin, and even political figures named Calvin. Did we forget your favorite famous person whose name is Calvin? Add them to the list.Calvin Klein is one of the most famous fashion designers. He is, most notably, recognized for his men's underwear line. It was even famously featured in the film Back to the Future.&nbsp;Calvin Coolidge was the 29th Vice President and the 30th President of the United States. He was considered a fairly popular President and was known for restoring public confidence back into the White House.

Famous People Named Calvin

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Many of the Detroit Lions&#39; first-round draft picks have failed to leave a mark on the NFL. In fact, players like Aaron Gibson and Joey Harrington are often sited among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-first-round-nfl-draft-pick-busts/ranker-sports" target="_blank">the biggest draft busts in NFL history</a>. However, fans can also count among Lions draft picks Barry Sanders, one of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">the greatest football players of all time</a>, so it hasn&#39;t been all bad.&nbsp;

But who has been the top first-round pick in the history of the Lions? The stats below reflect only players&rsquo; time spent with Detroit, and that&rsquo;s what you should consider when voting. How much did these players help the team that drafted them?

The Best Detroit Lions First-Round Picks In The NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions' Best First-Round NFL Draft Picks, Ranked By Fans

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Magazines

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> ESPN Magazine covers, featuring the coolest photographs, sexiest celebrity shots, and most innovative designs ever to hit newsstands. These best ESPN covers span the entire history of the publication, and provide a good overview of the stories and issues ESPN has covered over the years. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-vogue-covers/damemaggie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Iconic magazine covers</a> capture images of historic and cultural landmarks that persist in the collective consciousness. ESPN: The Magazine is a bi-weekly sports magazine that has been published since March 1998. The sports covered in the publication include baseball, basketball, football, hockey, swimming, and tennis. ESPN follows upcoming athletes, incidents off the field, rivalries, and a variety of other stories with a light-hearted approach.This list includes rare ESPN covers and hard-to-find classic ESPN covers as well as the most popular and famous ESPN magazine covers. The stars, politicians, athletes, and other famous and influential figures on magazine covers document major world events and news stories that have held public attention over the years. Ever evolving fashion, technology, and societal trends influence the art and design of magazine covers, but ESPN also has a signature font, layout, and style that has come to represent the magazine as an institution. You won't a more comprehensive collection of ESPN magazine covers. Vote for the vintage ESPN magazine covers with the most attractive design, most memorable or important news stories, or that you best remember and recognize. Missing your favorite? Add it to the list!

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