Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will make his speech Saturday afternoon as one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The time? Right now, that remains a mystery.
The Hall of Fame ceremony is currently delayed because of inclement weather in Canton, Ohio. The ceremony was expected to begin at 11 a.m. CT, but about an hour before the event, the Hall’s X account posted that there would be a pause before festivities begin.
At the time of this publication, there has been no word on when the event will restart. Johnson, the first Texans player to enter the Hall of Fame, will speak last among the seven former players being enshrined.
Due to heavy rain in the area, the start time for Enshrinement of the Class of 2024 will be delayed. More details will be provided as they become available. pic.twitter.com/UlMyBBMeRx
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 3, 2024
Drafted No. 3 overall out of Miami in 2003, Johnson became a hero in Houston for a new franchise as the team’s top target. Under Gary Kubiak’s watch, he posted six 1,000-yard seasons and helped the Texans clinch their first playoff berth and first postseason win in the 2011 season.
“Everybody knows, Andre knows what he’s done even when times weren’t as great here in Houston,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Friday. “Andre was still, I bet, shining a light here in Houston. Making plays, creating a name for himself. He just epitomizes what this organization is about.”
Over his 14-year career, Johnson spent 12 calling Houston home. He still holds every major receiving record in franchise history, including 64 touchdown receptions off 1,012 catches.
For his career, the 6-foot-3 Johnson finished with 1,062 receptions for 14,185 yards and 70 receiving touchdowns. He also holds NFL records for the most seasons with 100-plus catches and 1,400 yards at four apiece.
Johnson was named a seven-time Pro Bowler, a two-time first-team All-Pro and a two-time second-team All-Pro during his dozen seasons in Houston. He is only one of two players in the Texans’ Ring of Honor.
Texans Wire will keep you posted regarding a start time at the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony.
