When Texans rookie cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. takes the field Monday night against the New Orleans Saints, it marks a significant moment in his life.
Not only is Johnson is preparing for his first NFL game, but the second-round draft pick from Kentucky is looking forward to playing against former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player quarterback Drew Brees.
"I'm excited about it," Johnson said. "I'm ready to get out there and play and show everybody what I'm made of. I'm ready to show what I'm about for real. Being on the same field with Drew Brees, I've been watching him growing up.