Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson: The Pillar of Houston's Offense
Born on July 11, 1981, in Miami, Florida, Andre Johnson established himself as one of the most dominant wide receivers of his generation, primarily defining his legacy as the face of the Houston Texans franchise.

✦ College Career

Johnson played his collegiate football at the University of Miami (FL), where he was a standout receiver for the Hurricanes. During his time, he contributed significantly to one of college football's most successful periods for the program. He was a key player on the 2001 BCS National Championship team, a squad that finished an undefeated season. A highlight of his college career was his Co-MVP performance in the 2002 Rose Bowl against Nebraska, where he amassed 199 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a championship victory. He finished his college career with 92 receptions for 1,831 yards and 20 touchdowns, earning Third-team All-American honors in 2002.

✦ Road to the Pro Game

Andre Johnson's stellar college production positioned him as an elite prospect for the NFL Draft. He was selected by the expansion Houston Texans as the 3rd overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. As one of the top selections, he was immediately tasked with being the Texans' primary offensive weapon and the foundational piece of their passing game. He quickly demonstrated his ability to translate his college success to the professional level, living up to the high expectations set by his draft position.

✦ Football Legacy

Andre Johnson's football legacy is one of remarkable consistency, resilience, and sheer dominance in an era where the Texans often struggled to find sustained team success. For over a decade, he was the embodiment of the franchise, a reliable and explosive target regardless of who was throwing him the ball. He consistently battled double teams and still produced at an elite level, proving to be one incredibly tough receiver to defend. His ability to lead the league in receiving categories even without a perennial Pro Bowl quarterback speaks volumes about his individual talent. He holds nearly every Texans receiving record. After 12 seasons with the Texans, he played one season each for the Indianapolis Colts (2015) and the Tennessee Titans (2016) before retiring, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most productive and respected wide receivers in NFL history. He became the first Houston Texan player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

✦ Accolades, Awards, and Career Stats

✦ Pro Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2024)

✦ 7x Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)

✦ 2x First-Team All-Pro (2008, 2009)

✦ 2x Second-Team All-Pro (2006, 2012)

✦ 2x NFL Receptions Leader (2006, 2008)

✦ 2x NFL Receiving Yards Leader (2008, 2009)

✦ PFWA All-Rookie Team (2003)

✦ Houston Texans Ring of Honor (First Inductee)

✦ BCS National Champion (2001 - University of Miami)

✦ Career NFL Stats: 1,062 receptions, 14,185 receiving yards, 70 receiving touchdowns over 193 regular-season games.