Houston Texans Legend Andre Johnson Semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Is a third time a charm for Houston Texans great Andre Johnson?

HOUSTON — The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday afternoon semifinalists for the class of 2024. Among the 25 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.

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Andre Johnson belongs in the Hall of Fame 🫡
 
Congrats on being named a @ProFootballHOF Semifinalist 🐐 pic.twitter.com/t18tW8ZMS4

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 28, 2023

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 became the second inductee on Oct. 1. 

The list of nominees will be reduced from 25 semifinalists to 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 candidates include Eric Allen, Shaun Alexander, Tiki Barber, Antonio Gates, Steve Smith Sr., Fred Taylor and Julius Peppers. Johnson is already a part of the Houston Sports and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

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