Megatron (human)

The name or term "Megatron" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Megatron (disambiguation).

Megatron is a human from the real world continuity.

There can only be one!

Megatron, also known as Calvin Johnson, is a human who is good at football. In fact, some might even say he's a professional football player. He may or may not have Cybertronian origins.

Fiction

Ask Vector Prime

Vector Prime speculated on Megatron's status, postulating that he could be a Pretender shell, or is destined to inhabit a Transtector body. In any case, he wouldn't be allowed in Axiom Nexus. Ask Vector Prime, 20/5/2015

Commercial appearances

• Peyton Manning confused him with his Cybertronian namesake. Peyton Manning: Vacation Quarterback commercial
• Optimus Prime continuously berates Johnson through electronic devices, mistaking him for the Decepticon leader. Calvin Johnson Instagram commercial
• Johnson argues with Brian Tyree Henry over who gets to be Megatron in a game of football with toys. Robots in Jerseys

Notes

The resemblance is uncanny.

• Calvin Johnson played in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions from 2007 to 2015. His nickname of "Megatron" was given to him by former Lions wide receiver Roy Williams and subsequently caught on with fans. Even his Instagram handle is "megatron"!
• In 2013, a Calvin Johnson-themed Megatron toy featuring his signature was sold with certain Nike shoes.

External links

• Calvin Johnson on Wikipedia
• Megatron on Instagram