The Texans have risen, fallen and rebuilt. Andre Johnson Live-Action Animated Biographical Information Gender Male Date of Birth June 14, 1975 (age 47) Compton, California Status Alive Nickname (s) Dre Big Dre Mr. Senior Vee-peezy Dr. Dre Mr. J Driggity-Dre Occupation Former Advertising executive at Stevens and Lido Familial Relationships Marital Rainbow Johnson (wife) Children I'm hoping that it gets here pretty soon.". That's what I hope for," Andre says. adopted with Cookie Johnson. Magic's wife, Cookie also took out time to wish her mother-in-law a happy birthday with an Instagram tribute that read, "You are the best Mother-in-law a girl can have. First-time head coach Gary Kubiak is hired. from 2014 to 2016. Reality TV Star and son of Magic Johnson. 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In an unpredictable season that sees Johnson joke he needs to find an island during the open week, the longest-tenured Texan also says he wants to finish his career in Houston and play two more years, fulfilling a contract that runs through 2016. Andre became the vice president of his father's company but he left his position later on to start his own company. Animated 80 she knows is the one who won't stop chatting. "When you're a child and your dad is within arm distance of you and never reach out to you, that's a very hurt feeling," Uncle Dre said. His city stares back at him. Kylie wears her father's jersey to home games, congratulating "Daddy" outside the Texans' locker room whenever he scores a touchdown. 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When is Andre Johnsons birthday? [56] In Week 14, against the Seattle Seahawks, he had 11 receptions for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the 347 victory. "The only regret I have is not bringing this organization a championship," Johnson told reporters.https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/854768692437151744https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/854816686490431488https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/854745158902050816https://twitter.com/rak98/status/854817682570452992, FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. She was very tough on me. [111] He was named to his final Pro Bowl. Discover what happened on this day. The shopping spree is an event that Johnson partakes in yearly; however, due to a photo of him holding up lengthy receipts, this was the first year the shopping spree generated worldwide attention. "Houston has accepted me from the time I was drafted. [132], On December 4, 2012, Johnson made headlines around the world when it was shared that he spent over $19,000 for kids aged 816 in Child Protective Services to have a shopping spree at Toys R' Us. "There's not a thing Uncle Dre would not do for Little Dre," McGuire said. Tears decades in the making fall when Richardson dies. Andre is a student at Diane Hash Elementary who is part of their diversity program. 0:35; Athletes doing their part this holiday season. He redshirts during his first year as receivers Santana Moss and Reggie Wayne guide Miami to a 9-4 record. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, and was drafted by the Texans third overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. Grandparents The Texans, in their second year of existence, make Johnson the No. August 2002. [34][35][36], On March 3, 2007, the Texans signed Johnson to a six-year extension; the deal was worth $60million and includes $15million in guarantees. Andre is the first son of former basketball player, Magic Johnson, who had a successful career playing with the Los Angeles Lakers. [68] In Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had nine receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown in the 3124 loss. born 1993, age 25 (approx.) "And when he became a dad it showed him, 'Hey, never be that guy who you saw when you were 8 years old that didn't reach out to you.' Andre Johnsons mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. "It used to be to the point where I would bring the jokes to him. But the Texans enter full rebuild mode for the third time in his career. 0:35; Athletes doing their part this holiday season. Andre started falling for Houston in 2003. Johnson then proceeded to strike Finnegan on the back of his head and neck before being pulled away by the referee. [82][83], Johnson made his playoff debut against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round on January 7, 2012. Ruby Johnson (mother)Earl Johnson (father) I done opened him all the way up.". [104] In Week 9, against the Indianapolis Colts, he had nine receptions for 229 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 2724 loss. But like so much in his two-world life, there is a deeper current. Scottie Montgomery sees Detroit as a destination spot for himself. He was distant from his father in his early childhood. [69] In Week 12, against the Tennessee Titans, Johnson became the first player in NFL history to have 60 or more receptions in each of his first eight seasons. The release said he exited his vehicle and shot at a police cruiser. Johnson takes losing hard, as fans in Tennessee have learned over the years whenever he has had to trudge off LP Field in Nashville after a loss. Andre Johnson Having been raised under the mantra "follow your dreams" and being told they were special, they tend to be confident and tolerant of difference. Adding to his stress is that Dre works in a toxic, sexist, and extremely racist work environment (calling it Boston in the eighties) and refers to his coworkers as "idiots," "dumdums," or "insane" when they give him twisted advice on how to address an issue going on in his household. The New Orleans-area native previously covered the NBA's Utah Jazz (The Salt Lake Tribune) and Portland Trail Blazers (The Columbian), among other beats. When Andre moved to Houston in 2003, Uncle Dre followed as his adviser. But Johnson is given an assurance that he remains in the team's long-term plans. Elisa Johnson. Andre "Dre" Johnson is the main protagonist of the American sitcom television series, Black-ish. He was put in a mall jail for taking too many samples from a fancy candy store. Andre Johnson was born on the 11th of July, 1981. Andre Johnson, 24, of Newark, had pleaded guilty in exchange for a recommended 15-year state prison sentence . "People don't think that Andre Johnson talks," McGuire said. In addition to Andre's post, Christine also got a sweet tribute from her son who spared no words in wishing his mom a happy birthday. The Texans fire expansion coach Dom Capers. The Texans beat the Dolphins 21-20 in Johnson's hometown of Miami. Stephanie Belton, consultant for Andre's charity foundation, insists the only No. Johnson collects 37 receptions for 682 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning All-Big East honors. Johnson caught eight passes for 111 yards in the losing effort. In the second quarter, as Johnson caught a pass from Matt Schaub, he went down untouched, grabbing his right hamstring. This page is updated often with fresh details about Andre Johnson. "I look at it as home," Andre says. Cookie and Magic got married in September 1991 and they have been going strong ever since. [90] On November 22, Johnson had nine receptions for 188 yards in a Week 12 victory, again in overtime, over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Thursday, crossing the 1,000 yards receiving mark for the sixth time in his career. Nothing else happened after that.". The 6-year-old child who gave his heart to football, swore to his mother he would take care of her, then discovered that a father he never knew was shot to death three states away. They never will. He was MVP of the 2002 Rose Bowl when Miami defeated Nebraska en route to an NCAA championship. The only city he's played pro football for is laid out before him. With running back Arian Foster propelling the team's offense, the Texans reach 10 wins for the first time and claim their first AFC South title. "No matter how bad your day is, just being around her changes everything," said Andre, who splits custody with ex-girlfriend Dionne Reese. Led by Case Keenum, the Texans reach 8-7 with a first-year coach and their fourth quarterback of the season. [17][18] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. The Texans reach 11-1, finish 12-4, collect their second consecutive divisiona title and win their second playoff game in franchise history. Tears flow as Andre Johnson thanks mother, formally retires. "I would say, 'That's my baby. [128], In 2003, Johnson's rookie season, he founded the Andre Johnson Foundation for children and teens growing up in single-parent homes. As Andre traded beat-up streets for real fields, the man who watched over him did the same. One world. But Johnson has his worst year as a pro, playing in only seven games because of hamstring injuries and recording just 492 receiving yards on 33 catches, both career lows. The only Texan who has lasted didn't have a name. [44][45][46][47][48][49] On December 14, 2008, Johnson recorded his first 200-yard game with 207 yards and one touchdown in the Texans' 1312 win over their AFC South rival Tennessee Titans. it is still a mystery who is Kylie Anderson's real mother. Twelve seasons into his potential Hall of Fame career, Johnson is the longest-tenured and greatest Texan. During his career, Johnson was a six-time NFL Pro Bowler, was named to four All-Pro teams, and emerged as one of the NFL's most productive wide receivers of his era. But I need your help. At Barebounty, we provide an opportunity to write for us, for the people who are crazy about writing and has great writing skills. While his friends stayed on their set school path, Andre was forced to abruptly change his world, attending high school 30 minutes away from his home. "I don't think I'm going nowhere else," he says. Barebounty always welcome new writers who want to guest post, Sponsor Post or contribute articles regularly. [51] This same season, Johnson became the first player in NFL history to record seven games with at least 10 receptions. [118] Johnson was released on March 9, 2016. [101] Johnson was voted onto the 2012 All-Pro Team's Second-team, his fifth All-Pro selection in his career. Uncle Dre watches from the back of the room. Rainbow Johnson (wife) But when he looks a little closer -- have the trappings of success brought too much assimilation for this black family? [121] In his lone season with the Titans and final season in the NFL, he appeared in only eight games and started four. You couldn't go nowhere. "He is a clown.". Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Houston Texans. "Pops, what's wrong, man? It creates his personal/public divide, allowing him to live in two worlds. [106] In Week 11, against the Oakland Raiders, he had ten receptions for 116 receiving yards in the 2823 loss. He catches a team-high six passes for 76 yards in the Texans' season debut. [55] In the following game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had eight receptions for 135 yards in the 2817 victory. Andre wants three more years of a Texans life. with Cookie Johnson. She acts just like him, and she loves her dad.". As early as he could remember, he aspired to become a criminal defense attorney and acted upon these aspirations by pursuing a double major in history and linguistics at the University of the West Indies, Mona in Jamaica, and attaining a Bachelor of Laws at the University of the West a Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados. Andre: "He didn't see me. 3 overall in 2003. He's building his retirement house in the city where he made his name. He always wanted to build something from scratch. Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Houston Texans. Nickname(s) When years of frustration finally boiled over last May - Andre questioned whether the rebuilding Texans were "still the place" for him at a charity event - his father figure watched alone from the back of the room. When Andre fumbled late in the fourth quarter during a 33-28 home loss to Indianapolis on Oct. 9, frustrated fans turned to the Internet to vent. One of the challenges of training camp is that you get a lot of things thrown at you, and it doesn't stop." Children Johnson, 19, from Jacksonville, declined to say whether he had been drinking prior to the altercation. [41][42] He led the league in receiving yards per game in 2007 with 95.6. ProFootballHistory.com. Recruited by Butch Davis and future Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano, Johnson agrees to attend the University of Miami. His dead father. Karen was Miami-born and -raised. In spite of this he wouldn't take the last shrimp at a party. Agent Kennard McGuire and Uncle Dre push for a new deal. But the Texans reach .500 for the first time, with new quarterback Matt Schaub - acquired in a trade from Atlanta - leading the team to an 8-8 record in Kubiak's second year. Go, go, go!". The Texans drop to 6-10, mostly due to a weak defense that ranks 29th out of 32 teams in points allowed. This is Johnson with Chasidy, 7. After the shootings in Arkansas, Andre Johnson drove to Broken Bow, which is roughly 28 miles from Horatio, authorities said. Andre Johnsons birth sign is Cancer and he has a ruling planet of Moon. His numbers drop to 63 catches, 688 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson was the third overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. Like Michael Irvin, he was a star receiver for the Miami Hurricanes before entering the NFL. This issue was put into focus twice. But by the supporting cast that he had that helped him through that rough time.". Andre Johnson is the first son of Earvin "Magic" Johnson The mother of Andre is Melissa Mitchell Although Andre was raised by his mother magic offensived them each summer spending quality time with his first son Andre Johnson Magic Johnson's son works for EJE or commonly known as Magic Johnson Enterconquiss He was a marketing director and then in 2010 promoted to vice president of [5], Johnson enrolled at the University of Miami, where he was a standout wide receiver on the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2000 to 2003. [72] Johnson finished the 2010 season with 86 receptions for 1,216 yards and eight touchdowns. Always have a relationship with your daughter, no matter what goes on.". Houston won 17-10. Texans receiver Andre Johnson gave away more than $16,000 in toys for Houston-area children who are part of CPS Department of Family Services due to unfortunate circumstances in their lives. "He's a jokester," Joseph said. Johnson rebounds again, and the Texans peak. Andre Johnson Net Worth Stats Nancy Mairs is a strong woman who claims to be a feminist and has also been . The ones who do say the public Johnson is a protective cover for the private. Uncle Dre uses the word. He is very proud of his Black heritage and hopes to pass that pride onto his kids, but fears that suburban life has "softened" them up. Miami finishes 12-1 and second in the AP poll after falling to Ohio State 31-24 in the Fiesta Bowl. She knows a lot, she recognizes a lot - she's a character.". But Uncle Dre navigates and orchestrates every part of Andre's professional life, shadowing his sister's child at charity events, finalizing the receiver's daily calendar and providing harsh personal critiques after nationally televised games. Pilot (Black-ish)Late Registration (Grown-ish) Gender Richardson wheels up to one of Andre's friends. The yapping didn't finish until McGuire navigated traffic, crossed the city and entered his house. She wasn't going to lose her son when his world was just beginning. The other Andre. In the third grade, Andre saw his father while he was walking back from school. ". "We call him Big Homie," Foster said. Website promotion, website ranking, website designing and development. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, and was drafted by the Texans third overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. This week at the NFL Combine, via Justin Rogers of The Detroit News, Montgomery spoke about his regard for Detroit dating back to . "I don't think I'm going nowhere else," he says. For 33 years, Uncle Dre and Andre have been personally united - they both answer to a shortened version of their name, "Dre," and call each other the same. "Everyone in life has to have someone they can go to and count on and trust. [66][67] In Week 6, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had eight receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown in the 3531 victory. The real No. [122] One of his touchdowns was a fourth down game-winner against the Detroit Lions in Week 2 from Marcus Mariota. However, at heart, he is very sensitive and caring for his family, even if it never appears that way. I don't know how to be a mother. But for 12 years, he has been missing the one thing all his fame and money can't buy. He has a teammate and a friend for life in me, because he's a good dude. NFL News. Because he and his 56 year old Pops were spotted on vacation on beach in Hawaii recently and it was Andre's shirtless pics that drove the ladies wild. "It's been like that from Day 1.". Your Content should be at least 800+ words with headings and make sure the content is free from grammatical mistakes. Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee, Frank Gore, Jeremy Shockey, Kellen Winslow, Ed Reed, Jonathan Vilma, Antrel Rolle and Vince Wilfork join Johnson on one of the premier college teams of the 2000s. He was ranked 14th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. "That's the most amazing thing to see those two together," Karen said. Eleven thrilling but often frustrating years culminated last offseason in a bitter holdout, with one of the game's greatest receivers publicly distancing himself from the NFL's worst team. The boy born without a name, already holding a bitter grudge, feels nothing for his father. But Bob McNair said he is a lifetime Texan, Andre still believes in the owner's word and Houston never has meant more to No. "It was crazy," Andre said. "I went to him and I said, 'Hey, just because we're not together, don't turn your back on your son.' Biographical Information That should be the baby's name, too. The former Ozen High star and 14-year NBA vet has more on his mind than basketball, offering essays on life, his family and America. " Andre said. [7] In that game, Johnson connected with quarterback Ken Dorsey for two touchdowns and 199 yards. In 2016, he founded Love + Light Ventures, LLC. Kylie endlessly repeats the same phrase - "Hi, daddy. [91][92] Due to Johnson's efforts, he was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month. Browse 92 andre johnson son of magic johnson stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He plays favorites among his kids and can be emotionally abusive on some occasions, usually with Junior (it was only once time that it actually got physical). Nicole and the bride have been best friends since the 1st grade. As Karen drove past her work, took Andre to Miami Senior, then drove back to her job, her son was outcast as an invisible freshman. Johnson was 15 and Andre was 17. Explore the guest posting requirements, the procedure to submit a guest post to us. Andre does, too. With the Texans, he has opened up like never before. HDTVs, Gaming, Desktop, Printers and Monitors, Security, Servers, Routers, Scanners and Projectors. In 2002, he won the Big East 60-meter dash with a time of 6.81 seconds at the Big East Indoor Championship and followed that up by winning the 100-meter dash with a career-best time of 10.59 seconds at the Big East Outdoor Championships. Selected to his first of seven Pro Bowls, Johnson is the youngest member of the AFC squad. If Andre did speak, he whispered so softly you could barely hear anything. Two worlds, two lives. The allure of pro football awaits. A man pulls up in a truck. The multimillionaire many times over, whose every professional step is watched, guarded and shadowed by a tough-loving, tougher-minded uncle. Elite wide receiver who was selected 3rd overall in the 2003 NFL draft by the Houston Texans. We dont allow topics that are irrelevant to our site. "It's definitely a little give and take," said Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph, Andre's closest friend on the team. Kylie will break the silence: "Go, daddy! [70] In the same game, he fought Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan. A potential career-altering offseason looms; the receiver already is preparing to be asked by the organization to take a pay cut. The receiver leads the NFL in catches (103). [133] After the spree, Johnson also joined the Houston Police Department's Blue Santa program to surprise 800 students at Houston's Bastian Elementary School with Christmas presents. Andre, the class clown. "And I always tell 'em, 'Yeah, you didn't have to deal with the growing-up stage.' The Texans fall to 2-14 after reaching 7-9 the previous year. [39] Starting in Week 3, Johnson missed seven games due to injury. Case Keenum is congratulated by Texans' teammates Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub during preseason action. In addition to Andre's post, Christine also got a sweet tribute from her son who spared no words in wishing his mom a happy birthday. Flat horizon stretched out for miles. We will continue to update information on Andre Johnsons parents. Johnson continues his late-career surge, but the Texans fall apart. Nicole Hennessy. [50] Johnson finished the 2008 season recording career highs in receptions and receiving yards totaling 115 receptions for 1,575 yards (both of which lead the league) and touchdown receptions with eight. Andre Johnson is a Cancer and his 42nd birthday is in, The 41-year-old American was born in the Millennials Generation and the Year of the Rooster. 2:53; See All. He is the student of Davia Moss and his difficult school life opens her eyes to the injustices in the school system.