Andre Johnson Rookie Card
While the Houston Texans have yet to break through the playoff barrier, they are right on the doorstep with the emergence of Andre Johnson as one of the league’s best receivers. The Andre Johnson Rookie Card is looking more and more like it is going to be worth a lot of money one day.
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 ANDRE JOHNSON 2003 UD PATCH COLLECTION ROOKIE CARD  US $6.99
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 Andre Johnson 2003 Topps Chrome ROOKIE Card MINT US $11.99
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 Andre Johnson 2003 Topps Chrome Rookie Card BGS 95 US $44.99
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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has recognized Johnson as his go-to man, and this combo has given the Houston Texans offense a huge boost. Their chemistry has developed into a dynamic combination.
But Johnson was initially supposed to be the prime target of David Carr, and he was. In 2004 Andre Johnson elevated his game from budding talent, to outstanding receiver. In doing so, Johnson was elected to his first Pro-Bowl in 2004 in only his 2nd season in the NFL.
After an injury-riddled season in 2005, Andre Johnson had a breakout season in 2006, entering his name into the discussion as one of the NFL’s best with a league high 103 receptions. He would go on to career high 115 receptions in 2008, and this past season elevated his game again, with a new career high 9 touchdown receptions.
Andre Johnson is back in Miami for the Pro-Bowl, the same place where he showed promise as an outstanding wide-out for the Miami Hurricanes, and also where he helped the Texans beat the Dolphins with another touchdown reception during the Texans 4 game winning streak to close out the season.
Johnson is actually in Miami for more than just being recognized as one of the games best, but to fulfill a promise to his mother to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Miami. His commitment to earn his degree 7 years into his career speaks a lot of his character. He intends to use his degree to coach high-school kids from underprivileged backgrounds on how to play the game.
Johnson remains committed to the Houston Texans, even as the team has gone through some trying times as they seek to attain their first playoff birth. Johnson has said he believes in the organization, and hopes that they can put the pieces in place for the 2010 season that can help break through the playoff barrier and make a run at the Super Bowl. With Johnson and Schaub clicking the way they are (Schaub was recently named the 2010 Pro-Bowl MVP) then maybe that day is coming a lot sooner than people expect.
In the meantime, Johnson knows he must continue to stay hungry in spite of his individual success if the Texans are to make it to the playoffs. The Andre Johnson Rookie Card is one of a class act, a dominating receiver, and pretty soon a college graduate.