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1/11/2008

Johnson on all-rookie team

It's little consolation in what can only be described as a disappointing season, but Calvin Johnson was named to the all-rookie team today by Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America.

Johnson, drafted second overall out of Georgia Tech last April, finished the season with 48 catches for 756 yards and four touchdowns. He missed one game and was limited in several others by a bruised lower back he suffered Week 3 against Philadelphia.

Kansas City's Dwayne Bowe, the other all-rookie receiver, led all first-year pass catchers with 70 catches for 995 yards. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis were named offensive and defensive rookies of the year, and two other notables the Lions passed on — Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas and Jets linebacker David Harris (Michigan) — also were named to the all-rookie team.

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