128 Modern-Era Players nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 - Page 3

2010GBPackers · 11-25-2025, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottish Punk

HOF finalist list down to 26

Willie Anderson, OT -- 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 -- 2021-26)
Drew Brees, QB -- 2001-05 San Diego Chargers, 2006-2020 New Orleans Saints | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2026)
Lomas Brown, OT -- 1985-1995 Detroit Lions, 1996-98 Arizona Cardinals, 1999 Cleveland Browns, 2000-01 New York Giants, 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2026)
Jahri Evans, G -- 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 -- 2023-26)
Larry Fitzgerald, WR -- 2004-2020 Arizona Cardinals | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2026)
Frank Gore, RB -- 2005-2014 San Francisco 49ers, 2015-17 Indianapolis Colts, 2018 Miami Dolphins, 2019 Buffalo Bills, 2020 New York Jets | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2026)
Rodney Harrison, S -- 1994-2002 San Diego Chargers, 2003-08 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2021, 2023-26)
Torry Holt, WR -- 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars | (Times as a Semifinalist: 12 -- 2015-2026)
Luke Kuechly, LB -- 2012-19 Carolina Panthers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2025-26)
Eli Manning, QB -- 2004-2019 New York Giants | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2025-26)
Robert Mathis, DE/LB -- 2003-2016 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2022-26)
Philip Rivers, QB -- 2004-2019 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, 2020 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2026)
Steve Smith Sr., WR -- 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2022-26)
Terrell Suggs, LB/DE -- 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2025-26)
Fred Taylor, RB -- 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 7 -- 2020-26)
Earl Thomas, DB -- 2010-18 Seattle Seahawks, 2019 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2025-26)
Adam Vinatieri, PK -- 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2025-26)
Hines Ward, WR -- 1998-2011 Pittsburgh Steelers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 10 -- 2017-2026)
Reggie Wayne, WR -- 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 7 -- 2020-26)
Richmond Webb, OT -- 1990-2000 Miami Dolphins, 2001-02 Cincinnati Bengals | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2025-26)
Vince Wilfork, DT-- 2004-2014 New England Patriots, 2015-16 Houston Texans | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2022-26)
Kevin Williams, DT -- 2003-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014 Seattle Seahawks, 2015 New Orleans Saints | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2026)
Steve Wisniewski, G -- 1989-2001 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2014, 2025-26)
Jason Witten, TE -- 2003-2019 Dallas Cowboys, 2020 Las Vegas Raiders | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2026)
Darren Woodson, S -- 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys | (Times as a Semifinalist: 10 -- 2015, 2017, 2019-2026)
Marshal Yanda, OL -- 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2025-26)

I'm switching by pick of Witten to Holt since I last posted. I just feel as though Witten's career is not substantial enough to be a 1st ballot guy. Holt's waited long enough and has a worthy career to warrant enshrinement. It was tough to choose between him and Wayne, but I gave it to Holt by just a smidge - similar career yards vs. Wayne, but did it in less games/his career was in a more difficult era for WRs/he's waited longer.

majestik101 · 11-25-2025, 01:25 PM

Not this year, Eli. Maybe next

Drew Brees, QB
Larry Fitzgerald, WR
Torry Holt, WR
Luke Kuechly, LB
Terrell Suggs, LB/DE
Adam Vinatieri, PK

I like this group

2010GBPackers · 11-25-2025, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

Not this year, Eli. Maybe next

Drew Brees, QB
Larry Fitzgerald, WR
Torry Holt, WR
Luke Kuechly, LB
Terrell Suggs, LB/DE
Adam Vinatieri, PK

I like this group

The max number of modern inductees is 5.

majestik101 · 11-25-2025, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010GBPackers

The max number of modern inductees is 5.

Oopsie daisies. Well, remove T-Sizzle then. Although I'd be fine if he got the nod instead of Vinatieri

Well now that it's down to 5, that's exactly who you picked!

49erRCCollector · 11-25-2025, 02:57 PM

Frank.

Gore.

2010GBPackers · 11-25-2025, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

Frank.

Gore.

N.

O.

Scottish Punk · 11-25-2025, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010GBPackers

N.

O.

Gore is making it, I would be disappointed if he was a first ballot guy. I like your picks. I can see the committee putting in Evans with Brees. Swap out Vinitiari.

49erRCCollector · 11-25-2025, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010GBPackers

N.

O.

I'm ok if it doesn't happen - but I would love it just so I can come back to this thread and gloat.

2010GBPackers · 11-25-2025, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

I'm ok if it doesn't happen - but I would love it just so I can come back to this thread and gloat.

If he gets voted in, you'll deserve to come in here and rub it in our faces. I'll have no complaints about that.

Hawksmack · 11-25-2025, 05:31 PM

Brees
Fitz
Beastmode
Legion of Boom Kam & Earl

majestik101 · 11-25-2025, 06:14 PM

How miffed would everyone be if the NFL HOF Selection Committee chose these as their 5:

Drew Brees QB
Eli Manning QB
Philip Rivers QB
Jason Witten TE
Frank Gore RB

packman80 · 11-26-2025, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

Frank.

Gore.

He gets in but just not first year.

Brees and Fitzgerald are locks. I think Kuchley and Adam V get in after sitting a year. Then I think the committee takes a OL to round out the 5.

But 2027 or 2028 Gore gets in likely.

88horsepower · 11-27-2025, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

I'm ok if it doesn't happen - but I would love it just so I can come back to this thread and gloat.

You'll get your chance. He's a lock. It's just a matter of time.

nabzy28 · 11-27-2025, 11:51 AM

I love that Fitz just walked away, without any huge media conferences (that I've ever known of), etc. Better be a 1st ballot lock.

49ersSF · 11-27-2025, 03:37 PM

My 5

Drew Brees 140.58 HoF monitor (7th all-time QB) - 13x Pro Bowl - 2nd all-time passing yards and TD Passes
Larry Fitzgerald 141.9 HoF monitor- 11x Pro Bowl - 2nd all-time in receptions
Terrell Suggs 95.30 HoF monitor - (12th all-time in sacks - everyone ahead of him in the HoF)
Jason Witten 104.62 HoF monitor - 7th all-time TE(4th career reception all-time - 11-time pro bowl)
Luke Kuechly 119.45 HoF monitor - (8 year career - 7x 1st/2nd All Pro)

49erRCCollector · 12-03-2025, 05:04 PM

Update:

Moving within one step of inclusion in the next class of enshrinees are Robert Kraft (Contributor), Bill Belichick (Coach), and Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood (Seniors). The remaining bar to clear: approval from at least 80% of the members of the full Selection Committee at their annual meeting next year in advance of the class unveiling during Super Bowl LX week in San Francisco.

Really hope Roger finally gets his due.

mjekase · 12-03-2025, 05:19 PM

I always thought that was one of the most impressive firsts, to get 1000 yards rushing and receiving in the same year. The fact that the list is still so short makes it all the more impressive.

88horsepower · 12-03-2025, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

Update:

Moving within one step of inclusion in the next class of enshrinees are Robert Kraft (Contributor), Bill Belichick (Coach), and Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood (Seniors). The remaining bar to clear: approval from at least 80% of the members of the full Selection Committee at their annual meeting next year in advance of the class unveiling during Super Bowl LX week in San Francisco.

Really hope Roger finally gets his due.

Craig is due. Long overdue, if you ask me.

packman80 · 12-03-2025, 06:58 PM

If Kraft and BB get in does BB offer his girl giving Kraft a free massage?

49erRCCollector · 12-03-2025, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

If Kraft and BB get in does BB offer his girl giving Kraft a free massage?

I don't think they are that close anymore, from what I've read.

No Pats scouts at BB's games. So, seems doubtful.

PuddleMonkey · 12-03-2025, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 88horsepower

Craig is due. Long overdue, if you ask me.

Absolutely not worthy.

PuddleMonkey · 12-03-2025, 08:44 PM

What's next, Ottis Anderson? Curt Warner? Gerald Riggs? Stop.

Seahawks fan · 12-03-2025, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

What's next, Ottis Anderson? Curt Warner? Gerald Riggs? Stop.

Here is a list of accomplishments Anderson has that a certain "he should be a 1st ballot Hofer" in this thread does not.

2 Superbowl victories
1 SB MVP
1 1st team All Pro
PFWA All rookie team
Offensive Rookie of the year
Offensive Comeback player of the year

Here are some things they tie on
2nd team all pros
they both have 81 rushing TDS
they both have over 3K receiving yards.

He should have been in the HOF a long time ago imo back when 10K yards meant something and he was In the top 10 all time in rushing yards when he retired.

the mesiah · 12-03-2025, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

What's next, Ottis Anderson? Curt Warner? Gerald Riggs? Stop.

Corey Dillon ,Shaun Alexander and Ricky “running” Watters all rolling around in their graves at this point

49erRCCollector · 12-03-2025, 11:38 PM

Seahawks fans getting uptight over some Niners moving closer to the HOF while their guys get farther away.

Conveniently forgetting 16k yards, wild.

11-25-2025, 02:57 PM	#55
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11-27-2025, 11:51 AM	#64
nabzy28 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In a warehouse of common sense Posts: 7,305 nabzy28	I love that Fitz just walked away, without any huge media conferences (that I've ever known of), etc. Better be a 1st ballot lock. __________________ Sent from my Danger Hiptop T-Mobile Sidekick in 2002

11-27-2025, 03:37 PM	#65
49ersSF Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,225	My 5 Drew Brees 140.58 HoF monitor (7th all-time QB) - 13x Pro Bowl - 2nd all-time passing yards and TD Passes Larry Fitzgerald 141.9 HoF monitor- 11x Pro Bowl - 2nd all-time in receptions Terrell Suggs 95.30 HoF monitor - (12th all-time in sacks - everyone ahead of him in the HoF) Jason Witten 104.62 HoF monitor - 7th all-time TE(4th career reception all-time - 11-time pro bowl) Luke Kuechly 119.45 HoF monitor - (8 year career - 7x 1st/2nd All Pro) __________________ They see what they have been told to see.

12-03-2025, 05:04 PM	#66
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,818	Update: Moving within one step of inclusion in the next class of enshrinees are Robert Kraft (Contributor), Bill Belichick (Coach), and Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood (Seniors). The remaining bar to clear: approval from at least 80% of the members of the full Selection Committee at their annual meeting next year in advance of the class unveiling during Super Bowl LX week in San Francisco. Really hope Roger finally gets his due. __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

12-03-2025, 11:38 PM	#75
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,818	Seahawks fans getting uptight over some Niners moving closer to the HOF while their guys get farther away. Conveniently forgetting 16k yards, wild. __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

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majestik101 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 45,526 majestik101	Not this year, Eli. Maybe next Drew Brees, QB Larry Fitzgerald, WR Torry Holt, WR Luke Kuechly, LB Terrell Suggs, LB/DE Adam Vinatieri, PK I like this group

11-25-2025, 05:31 PM	#60
Hawksmack Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Russell Wilson Country Posts: 4,776	Brees Fitz Beastmode Legion of Boom Kam & Earl

11-25-2025, 06:14 PM	#61
majestik101 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 45,526 majestik101	How miffed would everyone be if the NFL HOF Selection Committee chose these as their 5: Drew Brees QB Eli Manning QB Philip Rivers QB Jason Witten TE Frank Gore RB

12-03-2025, 05:19 PM	#67
mjekase Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 587	I always thought that was one of the most impressive firsts, to get 1000 yards rushing and receiving in the same year. The fact that the list is still so short makes it all the more impressive.

12-03-2025, 06:58 PM	#69
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,272	If Kraft and BB get in does BB offer his girl giving Kraft a free massage?

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PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,724	What's next, Ottis Anderson? Curt Warner? Gerald Riggs? Stop.