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Explosive WR KJ Hamler Weighs Big Ten Offers, Targets Expanded Pac-12 Interest

Raised in Metro Detroit, wide receiver KJ Hamler grew up admiring the man Lions supporters call "Megatron" prior to his recent retirement.

However, admiration didn't exactly equate to imitation.

"I'm a big fan of Calvin Johnson and loved watching him play but I'm not a 6'5" dude so I've studied guys who are more similar to me," Hamler told Bleacher Report. "I watch film of receivers who use their speed and technique to beat defenders without a size advantage."

Standing 5'9", 155-pounds, the St. Mary's Preparatory standout cites Steve Smith, Andrew Hawkins, Tavon Austin and Antonio Brown as NFL receivers he emulates.