Johnson leads the Hurricanes in receiving yards (1,092) during his junior year and is named the Rose Bowl's co-player of the game. She, too, was pregnant again. Andre, his mother and the man who would now watch over him would live together. It's always followed by "good," "loyalty" or "friendship." The only city he's played pro football for is laid out before him. While at Miami, Johnson also ran for the Hurricanes track and field team. Magic Johnson's Rarely Seen Eldest Son, Is Living The Picture Perfect Life Andre Johnsons age is 41. Within sight of Andre's tiny home: Joe Robbie Stadium, the enormous pro football field of the Miami Dolphins. 2:53; See All. He tends to think of himself as the "alpha male" in his household until he's checked by his wife or father. Dre considers himself the family patriarch and when he looks at his life - he sees a beautiful wife and five kids living happily in their colonial home in the 'burbs. Broken Bow police requested that the bureau investigate the shooting, and agents interviewed witnesses through the night. Kylie wears her father's jersey to home games, congratulating "Daddy" outside the Texans' locker room whenever he scores a touchdown. 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. To view the Andre Johnson gallery, click here. When one of the greatest receivers in NFL history opened his car door, Kylie's eyes went wide. He was born August 5, 1852, after the family had moved into the larger Homestead on Main Street. ", Brian T. Smith has been a sports columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 2015 and joined the newspaper in 2012. [114] He had 85 receptions for 936 yards and three touchdowns in what was his final season with the Texans. Andre became the vice president of his father's company but he left his position later on to start his own company. A phone call from school about Andre causing trouble in class became a breaking point. Karen moved to Houston last year, joining her son. Emotional Andre Johnson officially retires as a Texan - Chron Upon graduation, he worked in A&R for five years at Elektra Entertainment with artists like Jay Z, Missy Elliott, and Gwen Stefani. Back then you was just like, 'Man, she's on me about every little thing.' "I look at it as home," Andre says. . Andre Johnson Net Worth Stats While we don't know Andre Johnson birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Saturday. Joseph, who joined the Texans as a 2011 free agent, also was a Gamecock. adopted with Cookie Johnson. Melton became an uncle. The Texans break .500 for the first time, finishing 9-7 with the NFL's fourth-ranked offense. [24] In Week 16, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had seven receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown in a 3820 loss. 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. ". His dead father. She wasn't going to lose her son when his world was just beginning. 80. Andre was a cut-up as a child, then silenced. Ruling Planet: Andre Johnson has a ruling planet of Moon and has a ruling planet of Moon and by astrological associations Sunday is ruled by moon. [31][32] He led the NFL in receptions with 103 and finished with 1,147 yards and five touchdowns in the Texans 610 season. Johnson earns his seventh Pro Bowl honor, recording at least 109 catches and 1,407 yards for the second consecutive year. Johnson declares for the NFL draft. Karen Johnson gives birth to Andre Johnson. The Texans begin to rise under Kubiak and Schaub. But he wasn't a real father, and Uncle Dre was the closest thing Andre ever had to a dad. Each present their perspective in different angles but share similar themes of frustration, thriumphs, and the need for equality. Houston helped create Johnson's legacy and make his NFL name. Because at the end of the day, all he wants is what's best for his nephew. Love you!". Andre Johnson breaks into tears thanking his mom during Houston Texans retirement speech | FOX Sports The 7-time Pro Bowl wide receiver spent 12 of his 14 seasons with the Texans. Then he wouldn't stop. If life was willing, they would thrive together. So why bother? Majority of Andres money comes from being a football player. The Andre Johnson no one knows - Houston Chronicle Wide receiver Charles Rogers (Detroit) precedes Johnson. Magic Johnson's Son Andre and Grandson Avery Watch Sun Set on the Roof Andre Lamont Johnson was born on July 11, 1981 in Miami, Fla. to Karen Johnson and Leroy Richardson. Courtesy Andre Johnson Family/Andre Johnson Family. Magic Johnson's oldest son, Andre Johnson, is 35 years old now and he has the ladies of the internet talking up a storm. The ones who do say the public Johnson is a protective cover for the private. Injuries continue to drag down Johnson. Male He has appeared in his own EJNYC spin-off reality series and stars on tv talk shows including Steve Harvey, The Truth, Chelsea, and more. Kylie is the living proof. Selected to his first of seven Pro Bowls, Johnson is the youngest member of the AFC squad. [72] Johnson finished the 2010 season with 86 receptions for 1,216 yards and eight touchdowns. Social Media: Instagram @dreboss ; Twitter @WANTED_joh ; Facebook: Andre DBoss Johnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whataword/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whataword/support. Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson reached 1,000 career catches faster than any player in NFL history except Indianapolis' Marvin Harrison. Since its premiere in September 2014, the series . A camera shutter clicks. A young Andre is playing football with friends on a Miami city street. "I know when his dad passed, it really gave him a turn," Uncle Dre said. Live-Action "And I was like, 'OK, God. [91][92] Due to Johnson's efforts, he was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month. Alive [76], In the first three weeks, Johnson had caught seven passes in each of the first three games for at least 90 yards per game and had two touchdown catches. "He's going to say whatever he wants to say, whenever he wants to say it," Andre said. The boy was mostly raised by his mom, though Magic used to visit him occasionally. Andre is a student at Diane Hash Elementary who is part of their diversity program. He doesn't think black people can be racist. The talker. Bookmark this page and come back often for updates. [99] Johnson had his third 1,500+ yard season in his career. [6] He was co-MVP of the 2002 Rose Bowl, in which the Hurricanes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers by a score of 3714 to cap an undefeated season and their fifth national championship. Miami won the game 37-14, winning the BCS and the National Championship title. "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.' "She's a handful. [109] He appeared in and started all 16 games for the Texans. Gigi and Avery Johnson are the children of the basketball legend's eldest son, Andre Johnson, and his wife Lisa. Biographical Information The world he sees has a much different lens than the one he would like his family to look through. Magic Johnson and wife Cookie Johnson arrive at the 2014 Carousel of Hope Ball Presented By Mercedes-Benz at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 11, 2014. People misunderstand Uncle Dre. But for 12 years, he has been missing the one thing all his fame and money can't buy. They met in Mrs. Ruff's class at Tavelli Elementary and spent every afternoon after school at each others houses. At the end of the day, he was still my dad - there was nothing you could change about that. If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. First "You look back on it and you're like, 'Man, all of us were living in this place?' The siblings lost their own mother in their early 20s. Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is shown in this undated family photo. [40] He returned mid-season to finish with 851 receiving yards and a career-high eight receiving touchdowns as the Texans went 88. [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. Johnson attends Miami Senior High School, which is 30 minutes from his family's house and wasn't the original school he was set to attend. Johnson finishes the year with 66 catches for 976 yards and four touchdowns. [55] In the following game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had eight receptions for 135 yards in the 2817 victory. [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. They never spoke during the boy's youth. Legendary Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, professional wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson and award-winning British Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed are set to present at the 95th Academy Awards . [122] One of his touchdowns was a fourth down game-winner against the Detroit Lions in Week 2 from Marcus Mariota. But everywhere Andre goes, Uncle Dre follows. HOUCHRON CAPTION (08/04/2003): "Andre has done a good job. [17][18] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. Andre's dad is dead. [103] In Week 4, against the Seattle Seahawks, he had nine receptions for 110 yards in the 2320 loss. 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. Take off the uniform, remove 12 seasons of professional camouflage, see the real Johnson. Andre Johnson was Born in Decoy, St Mary in the Jamaica West Indies to humble beginnings. Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson talks about his career with the Texans. The jokester. 3 overall in 2003. [4] As a senior, Johnson caught 32 passes for 931 yards and was named a Parade All-American. Sharing a photo of himself and Christine posing alongside his wife, Cookie, Magic honored his mom with a touching note where he referenced the Bible verses, Proverbs 31:28-29. Johnson misses three games because of a calf injury that plagues him all season. It creates his personal/public divide, allowing him to live in two worlds. After receiving the investigative report, the district attorney will make the final decision on whether the shooting was justified. ': What Happened to the Stars of the Iconic Series through the Years, 'General Hospital's' Maurice Benard 'Used to Embarrass' Wife of 31 Years Yet Adopted Her Sister, Bruno Mars Had to Live In a Zoo After Parents Divorce He Slept in 1 Bed With His Dad & Brother, Michael Bubl's Wife of 11 Years Thought He Was Gay When They Met Yet He Fell in Love at 1st Sight, a successful career playing with the Los Angeles Lakers, celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge/Getty Images Robert Laberge / Getty Images Show More Show Less 3 of 82 Miami's Andre Johnson, right, celebrates with his mother, Karen Johnson, as he is selected . Magic concluded his tribute by thanking God for Christine's life and praying that she would be blessed with many more years. When you get mad, you suck your teeth: 'Why's she doing this?' Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, 15 current players who are locks for the Hall of Fame, Kesler named 2016-17 Selke Trophy finalist along with Bergeron, Koivu. Before long, however, Andre had gotten another young woman pregnant, named LaVetta Washington. [102], Johnson started out the 2013 season with 12 receptions for 146 receiving yards in a 3128 victory over the San Diego Chargers. The chase reportedly ended when Johnson turned down a dead-end street. "We call him Big Homie," Foster said. He played high school football and was rated as one of the top prospects in the country. [124][125] On April 19, 2017, Johnson signed a one-day contract with the Texans so he could officially retire as a member of the team. "And some kids could grow up angry that way. Then Johnson wiped his eyes and cracked, "Now that I got that outta the way" to appreciative laughter.Johnson signed a one-day contract to retire with the team that drafted him No. 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. "I'd say five words, and I'd be the only one talking," Joseph said. [62] Once again, Johnson was named to both the Pro Bowl and the First-team All-Pro. He knows it. The Texans fall to 2-14 after reaching 7-9 the previous year. Andre is the first son of former basketball player, Magic Johnson, who had a successful career playing with the Los Angeles Lakers. 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. His contract isn't extended or restructured after the receiver is at the center of offseason trade rumors. In his formative years, he experienced severe hardship and counts his numerous accomplishments as nothing short of a miracle and the dreams of his mother. NFL News. The Life And Career Of Andre Johnson (Complete Story) He is extremely confident in himself, coming across as arrogant, self-centered, and egotistical (something he passed to his oldest child, Zoey). ( Kevin Fujii / Chronicle ), HOUSTON - OCTOBER 02: Wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans goes down with a hamstring injury during action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Reliant Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. It's taken Johnson 33 years to build this. So I didn't see him, either. The laughter seen only by those he trusts. Born in 1981, Andre is the NBA legend's first sonfrom a relationship he had with a woman named Melissa Mitchell. That's my son,'" Melton said. Fortunately, as Andre was growing up, both built a healthy father and son relationship. The private world. [88], On November 18, 2012, Johnson had the best game of his career in a Week 11 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. [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. Source: Pinterest. Houston waits in the background. Dre is a very paranoid person, as he has weapons like nunchucks, machetes, and switchblade stashed in his house, as well as being on first-name terms with all the police officers that patrol his neighborhood. Uncle Dre wants to play all-time quarterback. In the month, he had 41 total receptions and had games with 131, 178, 141, and 143 receiving yards. He developed a strong interest in bringing an awareness to systemic racial injustice in the legal system and cumulative disadvantages that engender and perpetuates systemic discrimination against the poor and women of color. In spite of this he wouldn't take the last shrimp at a party.