Former Miami Hurricanes receiving great Andre Johnson was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday.
Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick in 2003, is the first player in the Hall to begin his career with the Texans. He was a two-time All-Pro wide receiver, made seven Pro Bowls and finished with 1,062 catches for 14,185 yards and 70 touchdowns.
Johnson was a key part of UM’s most recent national championship season, in 2001, grabbing 10 touchdown passes from Ken Dorsey. Those Hurricanes finished 12-0 with a 37-14 decimation of Nebraska at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan. 3, 2002, with Johnson roasting the Cornhuskers for 199 yards and two touchdowns on seven receptions.
At Saturday’s ceremony, Johnson went last and received one of the loudest ovations with a huge contingent of the organization and fans in the crowd.
“You have shown me so much love since I came to the city,” Johnson said. “I was waking in the store the other day and a lady I didn’t know said: ‘I’ll see you in Canton.’ I love you guys and I couldn’t do what I did if I didn’t have you cheering me on.”
Steve Svekis contributed to this report.
