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ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson announced Monday that he will enter the NFL draft, giving up his final college season for the chance to be one of the top players selected.

The decision was hardly a surprise. Johnson had long been expected to pass up his senior season with the Yellow Jackets, and he did little to change that perception during a brilliant junior year.
Johnson was chosen to The Associated Press All-America team and won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver.

"It was the logical thing to do," said his father, Calvin Johnson Sr. "He would have been doing himself a disservice if he didn't go."

The younger Johnson made his announcement at Georgia Tech's football complex, flanked by his father, mother Arika and sister Erica. While he came to college talking about his desire to play four years and get his degree, he had the full support of his family in leaving for the NFL.

"This is the best way to go," said the receiver, who assured his parents that he will complete his degree. "I had a great time here at Tech. It's been a tough decision. But I made the choice to leave."

ESPN.com - NCF - Star Jackets' receiver Johnson to enter NFL draft

[EmpireWF]

As expected...Johnson should be a Top 5 pick. Definitely the third offensive player off the board after the top two QBs go.

[College Sports News]

Georgia Tech's two-time all-America Calvin Johnson will forgo his senior season and enter the National Football League draft, the junior wide receiver announced.

Johnson to Enter NFL Draft

[Lefty Noob]

Could be #1, depending upon who holds that pick come April.

Rumor has it Johnson wants no part of the Raiders. Allegedly even threatened to stay in school if they showed interest in him.

[EmpireWF]

I don't think there's a chance in the world he goes #1 overall. Why would the Raiders trade down? They couldn't pass on either of the top QBs...could they?

Frankly, I'd put my chips on Russell going #1.