Andre Johnson has officially touched down in Canton, Ohio.
Johnson, the first major star in Houston Texans’ history, is ready to have his bust cemented in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy well beyond his time at NRG Stadium.
The former Pro Bowl receiver sent a message to fans, thanking them for the kind words before Saturday’s enshrinement.
“I’m super excited,” Johnson said. “I got a chance to see some fans earlier, sign some autographs. I can’t wait until Saturday to give my speech. Thank you guys. See you tonight at the game.”
The 🐐 has arrived in Canton, Ohio📍 pic.twitter.com/ylJrahNxnS
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 1, 2024
Johnson, the Texans’ all-time leader in every receiving category, waited years for this moment to arrive. It’s fitting that as Houston looks poised to begin a new era of winning behind C.J. Stroud, it’ll see a Hall of Famer represent the franchise forever in Canton.
Drafted No. 3 overall out of Miami in 2003, Johnson spent 12 seasons with the Texans, helping the franchise not only make the playoffs for the first time but also win its first-ever postseason game.
H-Town bringing it for AJ8️⃣0️⃣ HOF weekend 🐐 pic.twitter.com/RiZFTHSU1B
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 1, 2024
Over his dozen seasons with the Texans, Johnson caught 1,012 passes for 13,597 yards and 64 touchdowns. He also posted an NFL record 21 games of at least ten catches for over 100 yards in 14 seasons.
Johnson, plus the rest of the 2024 Hall of Fame class, will be inducted at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday. Coverage will be televised on ESPN.
