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Is Megatron a first-ballot Hall of Famer now?

Hall of Fame WR Andre Reed said Calvin Johnson should get in the Hall of Fame when he retires, but might not do it on the first ballot. Video by Dave Birkett, DFP

SAN FRANCISCO – Tim Brown was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his sixth year of eligibility.

Cris Carter, too.

For Andre Reed, the wait was nine seasons.

If Calvin Johnson retires this month as many expect, he’ll surely join Brown, Carter and Reed — the most recent receivers elected to the Hall of Fame — in Canton, the only question is when?