Texans Great Andre Johnson Nominated For Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Houston Texans legend Andre Johnson was named as one of 173 candidates to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

HOUSTON — The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday afternoon early nominees for the class of 2024. Among the 173 candidates is former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson.

Johnson, 42, was a finalist for the Hall of Fame class of 2022 and 2023 but fell short of the prestigious honor.

Johnson began his career with the Texans as the No. 3 pick of the 2003 NFL Draft from the University of Miami. In 12 seasons in Houston, Johnson became the franchise’s all-time leader in career receiving yards (13,597), receptions (1,012), and receiving touchdowns (64). 

He played a significant role in the Texans establishing themselves as a respectable franchise. Johnson led the Texans to their first non-losing season in franchise history four years after his arrival with an 8-8 record in 2007.

Johnson helped the franchise achieve the feat alongside coach DeMeco Ryans, who received his lone Pro Bowl nod during the 2007 campaign.

As a seven-time Pro Bowler, Johnson was the inaugural member of the Texans’ Ring of Honor in 2017. Johnson's former teammate J.J. Watt will become the second inductee on Oct. 1.  

The list of nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and 15 finalists in early January. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2024 into Canton in August.

In addition to Johnson, other early candidates include quarterbacks Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair, and Michael Vick. Running back Shaun Alexander and Tiki Barber.

There are currently 23 wide receivers eligible for the Hall of Fame alongside Johnson, headlined by Torry Holt, Joe Horn, and Chad Johnson.