Brittney McNorton is an American sports marketing professional. She is best known as the wife of former NFL star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr., also known as “Megatron.” Before becoming widely known through her marriage, she built a successful career with the Detroit Lions in marketing, sponsorship, and promotions. Although she occasionally appears at public events with her husband, she keeps most of her personal life private.
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Brittney Roschele McNorton |
| Known For | Sports marketing professional and wife of Calvin Johnson Jr. |
| Birth Year | Reportedly 1986 |
| Age | Around 40 years old (as of 2026, based on reported birth year) |
| Birthplace | Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Education | Michigan State University |
| Degree | Communication with a concentration in Public Relations |
| Profession | Sports marketing professional, promotions manager |
| Father | Bruce Edward McNorton |
| Mother | Rosalind McNorton |
| Husband | Calvin Johnson Jr. |
| Marriage Date | June 4, 2016 |
| Children | The couple have children; public sources differ on the exact number |
| Height | About 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| @b_roschele (reported) | |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life
Brittney Roschele McNorton was born in Michigan, United States. Most sources report that she was born in 1986, but her exact birth date has not been publicly confirmed.
She grew up in Michigan and has kept most details about her childhood private. Because of this, little information is available about her early years.
Parents and Family
Brittney McNorton’s father is Bruce Edward McNorton, a former NFL cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions. Her mother is Rosalind McNorton.
Growing up in a football family gave Brittney an early connection to the sport. Years later, she would also build her own career with the Detroit Lions.
No reliable information has been made public about her siblings.
Education
Brittney McNorton attended Michigan State University.
She graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Some sources describe her degree as Communication and Media Studies, but all agree that her studies focused on communication and public relations.
During college, she was reportedly active in student organizations and held a public relations leadership role.
Career
Before joining the Detroit Lions, Brittney McNorton worked as a Senior Community Assistant at Chandler Crossings from 2007 to 2008.
She joined the Detroit Lions in July 2008 as a Premium Suite Sales Intern. In this role, she helped renew multi-year suite contracts and worked with premium clients.
She later became an Assistant in Sponsorship and Suite Sales. Over the following years, she continued to earn promotions within the organization.
Her next position was Manager of Partnership Activation. She worked with sponsors, organized marketing campaigns, and helped manage partnerships for both the Detroit Lions and Ford Field.
Brittney later became Promotions Manager and then Senior Manager of Promotions. Her work included event planning, fan engagement, corporate partnerships, sponsorship activation, and promotional campaigns.
Her career has focused on sports marketing, public relations, event management, and brand partnerships.
How Brittney McNorton Met Calvin Johnson
Brittney McNorton first met Calvin Johnson while working as an intern with the Detroit Lions during his second NFL season.
Calvin later shared the story in an interview. During a practice session, former Lions player Roy Williams challenged Calvin to introduce himself to Brittney. He even made a $100 bet that Calvin would not do it.
Calvin accepted the challenge, walked over to Brittney after practice, and won the bet. Brittney later said she did not learn about the bet until years afterward.
Although they met at that time, they did not immediately start dating.
Relationship with Calvin Johnson
Several years after their first meeting, Brittney contacted Calvin while planning a trip. They later met again in Miami, where Brittney was celebrating her birthday.
After reconnecting, they began dating.
Their relationship remained mostly private while Calvin continued his NFL career with the Detroit Lions.
Engagement
Calvin Johnson proposed to Brittney McNorton in March 2015 during a trip to Baltimore.
The proposal took place while they were walking near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Calvin later revealed another interesting detail about the engagement. During a vacation in France a year earlier, he had asked Brittney to carry a small box in her purse without opening it. Unknown to her, the box contained the engagement ring. He decided to wait until the right time before proposing.
Brittney accepted the proposal.
Marriage
Brittney McNorton and Calvin Johnson were married on June 4, 2016.
The couple have remained together since their wedding and generally keep their family life private.
Who Is Calvin Johnson?
Calvin Johnson Jr. is one of the most successful wide receivers in NFL history.
He played his entire professional career with the Detroit Lions after being selected in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Because of his size, athletic ability, and outstanding performances, he earned the nickname “Megatron.”
Calvin retired after the 2015 NFL season. In 2021, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After retirement, he co-founded Primitiv Group with former Lions teammate Rob Sims. The company focuses on hemp and cannabis wellness products.
Children
Brittney McNorton and Calvin Johnson have children together.
Public sources do not completely agree on the number of children they share. Most reports state that Calvin has three sons, including one from a previous relationship and two with Brittney.
Because of these differences, the exact number of children the couple share has not been consistently confirmed by reliable public sources.
Public Appearances
Although Brittney McNorton prefers a private life, she has appeared with Calvin at several public events.
In 2015, they attended ESPN The Party in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In 2016, Brittney supported Calvin during his appearance on Dancing with the Stars.
In 2017, the couple attended the H.O.M.E. by Martell event in Detroit.
In 2021, Brittney attended Calvin Johnson’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction celebrations and his Hall of Fame recognition ceremony during a Detroit Lions home game.
Social Media
Brittney is known for keeping a low public profile.
Her reported Instagram account is @b_roschele, but she rarely shares details about her private life.
Net Worth
Brittney McNorton’s personal net worth has not been publicly disclosed.
Some websites discuss Calvin Johnson’s wealth, but there is no reliable public estimate of Brittney’s own net worth.
Interesting Facts
- Brittney’s father, Bruce Edward McNorton, played for the Detroit Lions.
- She later worked for the same NFL team where her father once played.
- She met Calvin Johnson while working as a Detroit Lions intern.
- Their first conversation happened because of a friendly $100 bet between Calvin Johnson and teammate Roy Williams.
- She unknowingly carried her engagement ring in her purse for about a year before Calvin proposed.
- She earned several promotions during her career with the Detroit Lions.
- She prefers to keep her personal life out of the public eye.
