Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson was named a first-team all-America by the American Football Coaches Association, which announced its 25-man all-America squad Thursday.

Just a sophomore, Johnson becomes the 48th Yellow Jacket to earn first-team all-America honors and the first since offensive tackle Chris Brown in 2000. Johnson is the first Tech receiver to be named to any all-America team, including first, second or third teams, since end Billy Martin was a first-team selection in 1963.

The 6-4, 230-pounder from Tyrone, Ga., leads Tech with 52 receptions for 869 yards and six touchdowns.

He was a unanimous first-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference selection this fall, following first-team all-ACC and ACC Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman.

In two-year his career, Johnson has totalled 100 catches for 1,706 yards with 13 receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. He already ranks sixth in Tech history in career receiving touchdowns, seventh in receiving yards and 11th in receptions. He has a career average of 17.1 yards per catch.

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