The only Hall-eligible players drafted since 1970 who have five of those and aren't in the Hall are Alan Faneca and Zach Thomas. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Picking the top bounce-back candidates for all 32 NFL teams, Football historians talk about the game in a previous pandemic, Ranking the NFL's top 25 prospects: Young players who could break out in 2020, last attempted something like this column in June 2016, 42.6% of voters thought Rivers was a Hall of Famer, honor his request and trade the 25-year-old, trading a first-rounder to the Bills in 2009. Unlike Gurley, McCaffrey didn't win Offensive Player of the Year or make a deep playoff run. Thomas now has three Pro Bowls and two first-team All-Pro nods in four years, and while there might be some sort of drop-off if Brees retires, the Ohio State product did just fine with Teddy Bridgewater on the field in 2019. He's the second-most productive receiver in football history. There are four notable first-time eligibles on this ballot: running back Adrian Peterson, tight end Rob Gronkowski, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown. More NFL coverage . Mahomes' rsum -- a league MVP and Super Bowl MVP -- is usually enough to get a player into the Hall of Fame, let alone doing it over two seasons as a starter. If Murray breaks out in Year 2, he'll be on the fast track. Jones now has five consecutive seasons with at least 10 sacks. Collins retired with 70 touchdown receptions, sixth-best total in NFL history at the time and more than Hall of Fame receivers Lynn Swann, Art Monk, Bobby Mitchell, Michael Irvin and John Stallworth. Only nine players have done that in league history; outside of Green, the only player of the bunch who isn't in the Hall of Fame or a lock to get in is offensive tackle Richmond Webb, who played a much less notable position. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. The three have career numbers that are comparable, and Holt and Wayne had the good fortune of playing with Hall of Fame quarterbacks (Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning) while winning Super Bowls. His 2016 season was one of the most impressive years we've ever seen from a quarterback, as he dominated during the regular season and won league MVP. He followed that by posting a passer rating of 135.3 in the playoffs, which was the second-best mark in league history for a quarterback with at least 75 attempts. A starter from day one, Jackson was a first-team All-Pro while leading the league in interceptions in 2018. The Ring of Honor recognizes Vikings legends for their contributions to the success of the team on and off the field. There are another 11 players who aren't yet Hall-eligible, and five of them are locks to do the same. While the wide receiver logjam is a disaster for Hall of Fame voters, Moss should present a no-brainer case one day as a first-ballot choice. Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) November 4, 2019. I worry a little about Atkins because he plays in a small market and in an era in which he's second fiddle to a better version of the same player (Aaron Donald), but history suggests Atkins is in. Likely (70% to 99%): WR Michael Thomas. That means Robinson (who is coming off . Most Approximate Value (AV) in a receiver's best sets of five and seven consecutive seasons, 1960-2019. Hill's game still relies on speed, so he could be more susceptible to a career shortened by injuries than most other candidates, but if he gets three more seasons with Mahomes, he's probably in. Lock (100%): QB Drew Brees. Work to do (10% to 39%): OT Terron Armstead, OT Ryan Ramczyk.
Future Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Gushes Over Giants' Kadarius Toney The Cowboys are blessed with two linemen bound for Canton. Brown was arguably the NFLs best receiver from 2013-18 in Pittsburgh, but wasnt the same player after he left the Steelers. 260 players who could win MVP So Johnson still has plenty of time for his credentials to be debated by the 49-person selection committee. When I last attempted something like this column in June 2016, I gave Beckham a 50% chance of making the Hall of Fame after two dominant seasons as a pro. He's in line behind guys like Atkins unless the USC product continues to make Pro Bowls deep into his 30s. Lock (100%): DT Aaron Donald. Pro Football WR Hall of Fame Monitor The Pro Football Reference Hall of Fame Monitor (HOFm) is a metric designed to estimate a player's chances of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame using AV, Pro Bowls, All-Pros, championships, and various stat milestones. McCaffrey is still only 24 and has a relatively sterling health history, so it's on him to buck history. Only Campbell is in the Hall of Fame. Greg Rajan is the senior editor for Texas Sports Nation, the Houston Chronicle's sports website, and also curates the daily TXSN newsletter and writes about sports media. Elliott has already won two rushing titles across his first four seasons, and that might be enough on its own. If he can stay healthy, he's probably going to retire in the top 10 for career passing yardage, but will that really be enough to get him in without more individual awards or team success?
How Calvin Johnson compares to the Pro Football Hall of Fame WRs Unfortunately, Houston fans have had to wait through the years to see their stars get inducted. Typically, there are between 45 and 50 Hall of Famers playing at any one time. The former Ozen High star and 14-year NBA vet has more on his mind than basketball, offering essays on life, his family and America. Troy Aikman, John Elway and Roger Staubach won multiple Super Bowls. Mike Evans is on pace to be a Hall of Fame caliber wide receiver. Running backs mean less than they have in the past, but Terrell Davis just made the Hall for what really amounted to a three-season stretch as the best running back in football. Both Bosa and Kittle could make this tier placement look stupid if they have big seasons in 2020. The Best Wide Receivers of AllTime. The list of players who have done that isn't long, as it consists of Lawrence Taylor, Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, Patrick Willis, Aaron Donald and Martin. 1 pick and winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, but that hasn't historically been a helpful combination. I mentioned the math for quarterbacks in the Bengals section; in Garrett's case, four of 26 non-QBs taken with the first overall pick since the merger have made it to the Hall. Wilson is somewhere in the 90% range. The former Panthers quarterback has two other Pro Bowl nods besides that 2015 season, although he hasn't received a nomination since. Work to do (10% to 39%): WR Mike Evans, WR Chris Godwin, LB Lavonte David. Hes top-10 in passing yards and touchdowns, so hell get a gold jacket at some point, if not on the first ballot. Guy earned six Pro Bowl nominations and three All-Pro picks before turning 30. He has the third most sacks through his age-25 season of any player since the league made it an official stat in 1982, trailing only Derrick Thomas and J.J. Watt. He was a Pro Bowler in 2017 and has 37.5 sacks over his first four pro seasons, but he was overshadowed a bit by Campbell over that time frame. Also, if a guy enters the league at a young age, he could theoretically have a longer NFL career, which would give him more time in the second half (or post-peak portion) of his career to put up the accumulation stats often needed to bolster a Hall-of-Fame case. Jarrett made his first Pro Bowl last season, but his disruptiveness hasn't yet led to a gaudy sack total, which is what you need to get in as a defensive lineman. They both need multiple All-Pro seasons before they can rise up the ranks. In the running (40% to 69%): C Maurkice Pouncey, LB T.J. Watt. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, September 1st at: www.radiohalloffame.com. will Evans play and how productive will he be? Houston probably had the best shot of these four earlier in his career, given that he made four consecutive Pro Bowls and led the league with 22 sacks in 2014, but he hasn't been dominant since dealing with a knee injury between 2015 and 2016. From 2000-2003, Randy Moss put up video game numbers: 376 receptions, 5,649 yards and 49 touchdowns. Hekker got a two-season head start, but he has been a first-team All-Pro four times before turning 30 in February. As a result, I would expect him to make it to the Hall someday. The Hall of Fame receiver responded with a $100 million defamation lawsuit. Eagles fans will be furious, but the reality is that Wentz has made one Pro Bowl and hasn't won a playoff game or led the league in a major statistical category (outside of fumbles) during his first four seasons.
Rank'Em: Cowboys Now Have 20 Hall of Famers - Dallas Cowboys Work to do (10% to 39%): OT Andrew Thomas. As a result, I'll mention them often, especially when looking at players who don't touch the ball frequently. If you want to know why people are excited about the Cowboys' offense in 2020, consider that they could have as many as five future Hall of Famers lining up when everyone's healthy. Worthy Hall of Fame (HOF) NFL Wide Receivers: The shoo-ins Let's start by running through five obvious cases of overly-qualified receivers who have not yet been enshrined. If a receiver can enter the league and perform well right away at a boyish age, that speaks well for his future as he develops. Evans was a big-time NFL prospect.
Hall of Famers | NASCAR Hall of Fame Work to do (10% to 39%): QB Jared Goff, OT Andrew Whitworth, P Johnny Hekker. But playing on so many bad Eagles teams delayed his entry into the Hall of Fame. Lattimore has two Pro Bowl appearances in his first three seasons; if you throw out early-career players like Lattimore, Jalen Ramsey and Marcus Peters, eight of the 11 corners to pull that off since the merger are either in the Hall of Fame or going there. But given the relatively small number of modern-era inductees each year a minimum of three and maximum of five now is a good time to look at the ballot in upcoming years and notable players wholl become eligible for election and may impact Johnsons fate with voters. Manning won two Super Bowls with the Giants, winning MVP both times. Jordan's ascension from very good player to one of the best defensive ends in football over the past three years has helped drive his candidacy. Over that five-year span, Landry ranks third in the NFL in catches and seventh in receiving yards. Sanders started 16 regular season games at cornerback and another eight at wide receiver - becoming the first two-way starter in the NFL since the Philadelphia Eagles Chuck Bednarik, who retired in 1962. It was a good weekend for wide receivers at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Kamara was also Offensive Rookie of the Year, which helps his chances further. Sensing that many people might disagree with me, I decided to post a poll on Twitter. In the running (40% to 69%): CB Tre'Davious White. Meanwhile on offense, receiver Allen Robinson's three-year, $46.5 million contract (signed last spring) comes with $15.2 million guaranteed in 2023. The Hall is forgiving of running backs, and Bell's versatility should age well, but he has missed a lot of time through injuries, suspensions and his 2018 holdout. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF While Tucker would be the overwhelming choice as the best kicker in football, the Hall has elected just two full-time kickers in its history. In the running (40% to 69%): DE Chandler Jones. Likely (60% to 99%): RB Frank Gore. Charley Taylor. Regardless of age, Evans has had an impressive start to his career. Likely (70% to 99%): OT Jason Peters. Find out more. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Unless he turns things around dramatically this season, he would fall out of the "Work to do" category altogether. First, its hard for young guys to adapt to the NFL. On a weekly basis, Evans is a volatile player, but his year-over-year production has been incredibly consistent. White got his just due last season and was named a first-team All-Pro while tying for the league lead in interceptions (six).
The Best Damn Receiver Who Won't Make The Hall Of Fame Art Monk. Whether Johnson will be there to welcome Watt into the Hall of Fame will be interesting. All but. Players the Jaguars could target The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first six seasons, adding four first-team All-Pro appearances.
Scouting reports | More draft coverage. Adams has two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro nod across his first three seasons, putting him in a group with safeties such as Kenny Easley, Steve Atwater, Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu. Even if he slows down from here on out, Miller's going to the Hall. Can Baker Mayfield's game be fixed? Cooper has made four Pro Bowls in his first five seasons. The one-time tight end has made nine Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro twice. Timing can matter for players, and it has been weird for Suh. Gronk has five first-team All-Pro appearances. Work to do (10% to 39%): WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, G David DeCastro, DE Cameron Heyward, S Minkah Fitzpatrick. Since there have been only 346 people elected to the Hall of Fame (some of whom aren't even players), we don't always have great measures or estimates for what players at each given position have to do to make it. (1:43), Barnwell: Projecting future Hall of Famers for all 32 NFL teams, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? Lock (100%): WR Larry Fitzgerald. To use an example, I don't think Eli Manning has the rsum of a Hall of Fame quarterback, but history tells us that most quarterbacks who win two Super Bowls typically get in. Try selecting a different location. He was excellent in his third season, but since then, his production has roughly been in line with that of Robby Anderson. Lewan has three Pro Bowls. Things would be different if he had actually won the MVP award or been the quarterback who ran the Eagles through the playoffs in 2017.
New Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters is excited about his new The closest comp is Ken Anderson, who had a similar peak and won an MVP award but didn't last quite as long and hasn't been able to get in. He repeated that feat in 2019, but he'll need to have Campbell's longevity and continue at this level into his mid-30s to have a viable path to the Hall. I polled my Twitter followers and found that 42.6% of voters thought Rivers was a Hall of Famer. Jalen and Reggie Wayne connected while he was in college, and his uncle has helped him every step of the way since. In one of Coach Saban's press conferences, he spoke about some of the questions asked by the players to . Za'Darius Smith might have been the best pass-rusher in the league last season and has been great over the past two years on a snap-by-snap basis, but he turns 28 in September. Harris has four Pro Bowls and a first-team All-Pro appearance in 2016, but his play has slipped over the past couple of years, and smaller cornerbacks typically don't do well after they turn 30. Lock (100%): RB Adrian Peterson. Of the 27 Hall-eligible players who have pulled that off, 14 are enshrined. Bell's case as a scheme- and personnel-transcendent back fell apart in an ugly 2019 season, with the former Steelers playmaker averaging just 3.2 yards per carry. Charley Taylor<br>1964-1975, 1977 . These NFL wide receivers do not count toward our list of 10 worthy Hall of Famers. It's tough to rack up interceptions in the modern NFL, but Peters has 27 since entering the league, nine more than any other player. All but Gronkowski generated controversial off-field headlines, but the Hall voters only debate what is accomplished on the field. He needs only three more years to get to 60,000 passing yards, and if that gets Philip Rivers in, Ryan shouldn't have much trouble. He has made four Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in 2012, but there are just too many offensive linemen with more impressive rsums who have struggled to get in for Brown to have much of a chance.
Collins was a Defensive Player of the Year candidate in 2016 and has three Pro Bowls across his first five seasons. (1:43). In the running (40% to 69%): QB Dak Prescott, WR Amari Cooper. Ngakoue has deserved more attention and might get it in a new locale if the Jaguars honor his request and trade the 25-year-old before the season begins. 8/16/2011. His peak is Hall of Fame-worthy -- he has two of the three best seasons in fantasy football history by a tight end -- but it lasted only four seasons. Browns star left tackle Joe Thomas and Jets greats Joe . He shared a receivers room with four Hall-of-Famers and caught balls from a pair of Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks in Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner while playing in eight post-season games . James Harrison was a backup for four seasons, started regularly for the first time at 29, and probably won't make the Hall of Fame despite a pretty spectacular peak. The suspension hurts Peterson's chances, but with eight Pro Bowls and three All-Pro appearances across his first eight seasons, his prior track record was impeccable. If James gets back there this season, he might even be able to jump into the Likely category. Landry's hip surgery then looms as a problem; if he can get past it and keep this up, he profiles as a borderline Hall of Famer. Campbell, who turns 34 next month, is probably going to miss out, which is a shame given how good he has been. In recent years Seattle has gained somewhat of a reputation as being the last stop for future Hall of Fame wide receivers. Both are among the all-time leaders in every notable stat at their positions. The Pro Football Reference Hall of Fame Monitor (HOFm) is a metric designed to estimate a player's chances of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame using AV, Pro Bowls, All-Pros, championships, and various stat milestones. Let's run team-by-team and try to estimate each notable player's chances of making it to the Hall of Fame given his current rsum. Not knowing anything else about Burrow beyond where and when he was drafted, his Hall of Fame chances before starting his career come in by that small sample around 20%. His time may come, but maybe not for a while. Peppers, who played for the Panthers (twice), Bears and Packers, ranks fourth on the NFLs all-time sack list with 159 and was also on the Halls All-Decade Team for the 2000s and 2010s. Work to do (10% to 39%): QB Joe Burrow.
How many future Hall of Famers will play in Super Bowl 55? - WKYC Both players are on a streak, and their chances depend on keeping that streak going. If Kelce can earn that nod in 2020, that might be enough to get him in. There are four notable first-time eligibles on this ballot: running back Adrian Peterson, tight end Rob Gronkowski, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown. He has two first-team All-Pro appearances over the past five years, but it's likely too little, too late.
How Antonio Brown is hurting his Hall of Fame future, and what the If Wagner makes it to another Pro Bowl or two, I don't think Willis' status will matter. Since 1970, 55 players who are eligible for Canton have hit that 8+2 mark, and 52 of them earned enshrinement. Larry Fitzgerald won't be suiting up for the Arizona Cardinals for the start of the season, but the future Hall of Fame wide receiver stopped just short Friday of announcing his retirement. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Cliff Branch and Herman Moore are two of the few exceptions, but their performance fell off significantly after their third All-Pro trip and never recovered to their prior level. He had a wasted 2019 season, as he went down with a high ankle sprain in Week 3 and averaged 3.2 yards per carry over his next seven games after returning, but 2020 should see Barkley return to form. Former Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, ex-Giants quarterback Eli Manning, ex-Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs and longtime Patriots/Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri are the notables on the 2025 ballot. Hes No. Vinatieri is arguably the greatest clutch kicker in NFL history, twice making last-second field goals to win Super Bowls and also making another famous kick in the Tuck Rule game that helped launch New Englands dynasty. Both are locks for election. Judging safeties on interceptions is stupid, but we haven't evolved beyond that point. Since 1980, there have been 23 Modern-Era Wide Receivers honored by the Hall of Fame, with an average Legends Score of 29. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. The only player in the Hall of Fame primarily for his work as a punter is Ray Guy, and you could make a case that Hekker is on that track. He was selected No. I had Wagner as a lock when I first compiled this list. The Hall of Fame Game, like the rest of the preseason, has been canceled during the coronavirus pandemic. Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens are two of the greatest players to ever catch a football, ranking first and second, respectively, in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in NFL history.