Former Miami Hurricanes WR Andre Johnson inducted into Texans Ring of Honor
Former Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Andre Johnson has been inducted into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor. Johnson is the inaugural player to receive the honor.
Johnson is fourth in Miami Hurricanes history in receiving touchdowns and tenth in yards. He holds nearly every major receiving record in Texans history. Johnson concluded his career by playing a year with the Indianapolis Colts and half of the 2016 season with the Tennessee Titans.
Johnson had one of the most memorable games in Miami Hurricanes history. He recorded seven receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns in the 2002 Rose Bowl victory over Nebraska. That gave the Hurricanes the 2001 National Championship. Johnson shared the Rose Bowl MVP Award with Miami Hurricanes quarterback Ken Dorsey.
Johnson should be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for the class of 2022. He led the NFL in receptions and receiving yards twice and receiving yards per game three times. Johnson played in seven Pro-Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro twice.
The 6’3 219 pounder had the rare combination of size and speed. In addition to being an ace receiver, Johnson also had world class sprinter speed. According to Johnson’s Univerity of Miami Athletic Hall of Fame profile, while in college, Johnson:
"“Won the Big East 60-meter dash (6.83 seconds) at the (2002) BIG EAST Indoor Championship and followed that up by winning the 100-meter dash (10.59) at the BIG EAST Outdoor Championships”."
Johnson was welcomed into the Texans Ring of Honor with a red blazer by team owner Bob McNair. Johnson gave a speech recognizing the fans and the organization for his honor.
"““In 2003, when I came here, all I wanted to do was play football. I told the guys last night that I just wanted to be a good football player. I wanted to do everything I could to put this franchise on the map. I hope I did.”"
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Johnson was renowned for being one of the most philanthropic players in Houston. He spoke about the impact he made in the community and they in turn made on him.
"“I didn’t realize what my play on the field, how much it affected so many people…This week, I’m really getting to see how many people I got to touch…I just wanted to come here and play and do things the right way. I just wanted to be a good football player. I didn’t say I wanted to go up in the Ring of Honor. I never thought about it.”"
Johnson said his high point in Houston was the Texans first playoff win in 2011. He spoke about the energy at NRG Stadium and the importance of getting their first postseason victory.
Johnson finally commented on his potential for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"“Everyone talks about it, but I don’t think about it…I always say I’ll deal with it when it comes. I have a few more years to wait and if it happens, it’ll be a tremendous honor.”"
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With Johnson the inaugural member of the Texans Ring of Honor, it’s time to induct him into the Hurricanes Ring of Honor. With only 23 members currently on the Hurricanes Ring, its become a more exclusive club than the Miami Football Alums in the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.