Andre Johnson

Andre Lamont Johnson is a professional football wide receiver currently signed with the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Miami, Florida on July 11, 1981.

Johnson enrolled at the University of Miami where he became a notable wide receiver on the Miami Hurricanes football team. He made his best impression during the 2002 Rose Bowl when he had 199 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. When Johnson left for the 2003 NFL Draft, he had 1,831 receiving yards on 92 pass occasions and 20 touchdowns, with his receiving yards ranking 5th on the Miami Hurricanes' All-Time career list.

The Houston Texans selected Johnson as the first round, third overall pick of the 2003 NFL Draft. He signed to a 6-year, $39 million contract plus another $13.501 million in guaranteed compensation. Since the 2008 NFL Season, Johnson has been a 3-time Pro Bowler and was nominated to two All-Pro teams.

Johnson attended Miami Senior High School, where he graduated in 1999 and was rated as one of the top prospects in the country.

College Career

Johnson enrolled at the University of Miami, where he was a standout wide receiver on the Hurricanes' successful football team. He was MVP of the 2002 Rose Bowl, where quarterback Ken Dorsey connected with Johnson for 2 touchdowns and 199 yards. Johnson finished his University of Miami career catching 92 passes for 1,831 yards (19.9 avg.) and 20 touchdowns. His 1,831 receiving yards is ranked fifth on the University of Miami's all-time career list.

While at Miami, Johnson also ran for UM's track and field team. In 2002, he won the Big East 60 meter dash (6.83 seconds) at the Big East Indoor Championship and followed that up by winning the 100 meter dash (10.59 seconds) at the Big East Outdoor Championships.


Professional Career

2003 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans chose Johnson with the 3rd overall pick of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Houston Texans

ohnson was the number three overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Johnson severed ties with NFL agents Michael Huegue and Jeff Moorad before hiring sports attorney Don West, Jr. to negotiate Johnson's rookie contract with the Texans. Johnson was signed to a six-year $39 million dollar contract and Johnson was able to start training camp on time due to a timely contract negotiation. Johnson's rookie contract included over $13.501 million in guaranteed compensation.

In Johnson's rookie season, he started and played in all 16 games, recording 66 receptions for 976 yards and 4 touchdowns. His breakout year came in 2004 when he combined with Texans QB David Carr to record 79 catches for 1,142 yards and six touchdowns and be selected to his first Pro Bowl.

In the 2005 season, however, Johnson only played 13 games due to injury and had a lackluster 63 receptions with 688 yards and 2 touchdowns. Back from injury in 2006, Johnson led the NFL in receptions with 103 for 1,147 yards and 5 TDs, on his way to the Pro Bowl, once again.

On March 3, 2007, the Texans signed Johnson to a six year extension; the deal is worth $60 million and includes $15 million in guarantees.

In 2007, Johnson missed 7 games due to injury. He returned mid-season to finish with 851 receiving yards and a career-high 8 receiving touchdowns. He led the league in receiving yards per game in 2007 with 95.6.

On December 14, 2008 Andre Johnson recorded his first 200 yard game with 207 yards and 1 touchdown in the Texans 13 to 12 win over the Titans. Johnson finished the 2008 season recording career highs in receptions and receiving yards totaling 115 receptions for 1575 yards (both of which lead the league) and tied his career-high in TD receptions with 8. Andre Johnson is one of the top receivers in the NFL, piling up yards and accolades by the armful in his six-year career.

In 2003, Johnson's rookie season, he founded the Andre Johnson Foundation for children and teens growing up in single parent homes. He also has a baby girl.