Comparing Calvin Johnson to Steve Smith

November 20, 2011   ·   Nick Kostora   ·   Jump to comments

If Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is the NFL's equivalent of "Megatron" then perhaps Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers could be considered "Bumblebee".
Smith is small at just 5'9" and 185 pounds. He is regarded for his quick bursts of speed, well run routes, and the way he accelerates out of his breaks.
Johnson by contrast is the dream prototype player at his position.
The 6'5" 236 pound wideout uses strength to punish defenders off the line of scrimmage and uses his 43.5 inch vertical leap to out jump everyone when the ball is in the air.
This kind of ability and size meant Johnson was considered a can't miss prospect out of Georgia Tech when the Lions made him the second overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Smith had a more subtle road to glory. After playing two years at small Santa Monica College, Smith transferred to the University of Utah. He was subsequently drafted in the third round by the Panthers.
Where Smith lacks comparison to Jo...

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