The Texans will honor their first-ever Hall of Fame player in Week 8

As an expansion team in 2002, the Houston Texans received Fresno State quarterback David Carr in Round 1 for the first time ever. That pick didn't pan out, but in 2003 they hit a home run in the first round.

At No. 3 overall, the Texans selected Miami wideout Andre Johnson, who quickly became the first star player in franchise history. He spent 12 seasons in Houston and was a model citizen on and off the field. Now in his third year of participation, he has become the team's first Hall of Fame member.

Houston understands the importance of that, so they're dedicating Week 8 to the seven-time Pro Bowler. The Texans plan to honor Johnson this weekend and have called their showdown with the Colts “AJ 80 Hall of Fame Game.”

Johnson, who picked up his gold jacket earlier this year in Canton, Ohio, will receive his Hall of Fame ring. The ceremony will take place on the field and likely feature some of his former teammates like JJ Watt, who was with Johnson when he was inducted in August.

In 12 seasons with the Texans, Johnson had 1,012 receptions for 13,597 yards and 64 touchdowns. He remains the franchise leader in all major receiving statistics.

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Even more impressive than his play on the field was the way Johnson welcomed the community. He took underprivileged children on a shopping spree every year over the holidays and was quick to thank the fans in H-Town as he hung up his cleats. He never held any grudge against the organization for moving on late in his career, but rather saw it as a business move and continued to show love and support for those who cheered him on for over a decade.

After his time in Houston, Johnson played one year each for the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans. On April 19, 2017, he signed a one-day contract with the Texans to officially retire as a member of the Texans.