HOUSTON – The Houston Texans honored former Houston Texans All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson after securing his place in NFL history as the Texans’ first Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
The NFL made the announcement on Feb. 8 as part of the 13th Annual NFL Honors ceremony.
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Johnson, who was the inaugural member of the Texans’ Ring of Honor, joins seven modern-era inductees for the Class of 2024 and will receive his gold jacket in Canton, Ohio as part of the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in August.
Johnson, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Texans’ Ring of Honor, was a finalist each of the past three years.
The Hall of Fame selection committee revealed their 2024 Class at NFL Honors during the week leading up to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Every candidate must receive at least 80 percent of the vote from the selection committee at the annual meeting before he can be elected.
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“Being selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame means everything to me,” Johnson said. “I couldn’t have made it here without the support from my teammates, coaches, family and friends. When I first entered the NFL, I never thought about the idea of becoming a Pro Football Hall of Famer one day. I just wanted to be known as one of the best players to ever play the game, but now I get to go to football heaven, where I can enjoy the ultimate closure to my career. To the city of Houston, the Houston Texans organization and the fan base, thank you for embracing me and always showing me and my family love and support. I am so honored to be the first Texan to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and can’t wait to continue to represent this organization as they continue their success.”
Johnson played a dozen seasons for the Texans and 14 years overall, catching 1,062 career passes for 14,185 yards and 70 touchdowns. He’s a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a four-time All-Pro